Having had symptoms of gastritis, you should immediately consult a doctor.
Gastritis is the most common disease of the gastrointestinal tract that affects people leading unhealthy lifestyle. Nutrition plays a key role in human health and if it is not balanced, the stomach issues can not be avoided. Gastritis is an inflammatory process affecting the mucous membranes of the stomach. The most common cause of gastritis is the development of the bacteria called “Helicobacter pylori”.
The main precursors of gastritis:
1. The abuse of alcohol.
2. Eating too hot, spicy, heavy food.
3. The regular stress, depression and other mental health disorders.
4. Hunger. In this case, it’s stomach “eats” itself. This can be attributed to the lack of power mode.
5. Uncontrolled intake of drugs, corroding the stomach wall.
The symptoms of gastritis, which should cause a person to seek the assistance of doctors:
1. Pain in the epigastric region. Mostly gastritis the person may feel pain in the time of famine, that is, before eating, or after eating.
2. Sudden decrease in appetite and, consequently, weight loss.
3. Nausea and sometimes vomiting.
4. White coating on tongue and bad breath.
5. Heartburn frequently characterizes the development of gastritis.
6. Irregular bowel movements or, quite simply, constipation, and diarrhea.
7. Frequent belching, and the emergence of a sour taste in my mouth.
In different forms of gastritis the person may experience weakness, worsening of mood, drowsiness. Often patients with gastritis complain of a headache and slight fever. In the process of development of gastritis of the stomach can worsen the condition of the patient with hypertension and other diseases of the cardiovascular system.
Prevention of gastritis is the observance of norms and rules of food, exclusion from the diet of harmful products, and alcoholic and carbonated drinks. Doctors recommend stop Smoking, as nicotine may develop gastritis. At the slightest sign of gastritis must apply to the gastroenterologist for a consultation, you may be able to diagnose the disease and begin treatment.
