Gastritis Treatment in Indore

🔍 1. Causes of Gastritis

Gastritis may develop due to:

• H. pylori (most widespread) infection.

• Reflux acidosis or excess acidity.

• Hot, fatty or uneven diets.

• Painkillers (non-steroidal anti-inflammatories, harmless) such as ibuprofen, aspirin

• Consumption of alcohol and smoking.

• Stress and anxiety

• Autoimmune gastritis

• Bile reflux

Knowing the reason assists in the determination of appropriate treatment.

🩺 2. Symptoms of Gastritis

The common symptoms in patients include:

• Abdominal pain or burning in the upper part.

• Nausea or vomiting

• Bloating or early fullness

• Sour burping or acidity

• Loss of appetite

• Black stool (if bleeding)

• Weakness or fatigue

📑 3. Diagnosis

• A doctor may recommend confirming gastritis, including the following:

• Clinical examination

• Endoscopy (to examine the stomach lining directly)

• H. pylori test (stool test, biopsy, breath test)

• Blood test (to examine anaemia, B12 deficiency)

💊 4. Options for Gastritis treatment.

A. Medications

1. Acid Reducers

• To alleviate acid and permit healing:

• Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) -omeprazole, pantoprazole, esomeprazole.

• H2 blockers- ranitidine, famotidine.

2. Antacids

Fast-acting relief of acid and pain.

3. H. pylori Eradication

In case of infection, 1014 days of antibiotic therapy are prescribed along with PPIs.

4. Mucosal Protectants

• To cover the stomach lining:

• Sucralfate

• Bismuth compounds

B. Diet modification and Lifestyle change.

These are also crucial to the outcomes in the long term:

• Foods to Prefer

• Light meals, soft-cooked food

• Banana, curd, coconut water

• Oats, rice, khichdi

• Non-citrus fruits

• Vegetables and soups

• Foods to Avoid

• Spicy, oily, deep-fried food

• Co. drinks, tea/coffee (excess).

• Alcohol & smoking

• Processed foods

• Late-night meals

• Habits to Improve

• Eat small, frequent meals

• Do not go to sleep right after having a meal.

• Reduce stress

• Keep adequate hydration

• Use of unnecessary painkillers (NSAIDs) should be avoided.

C. Advanced Treatment (Where Necessary)

• Autoimmune gastritis Treatment.

• Management of bile reflux

• Bleeding Gastritis Treatment.

Endoscopic intervention in cases of ulcers or cases of severe inflammation.

🟢 5. Expected Recovery

• Acute gastritis can be treated properly and can be improved in 3-7 days.

• Chronic gastritis can take weeks to months, depending on the cause.

• Gastritis related to H. pylori can be cured and resolved when it is eradicated.

💡 Summary

The combination of medicine, change of diet and lifestyle improvements can help treat gastritis. Early diagnosis helps to avoid complications such as ulcers or bleeding.