Gastritis is an inflammation of the mucous membrane of the stomach, which leads to a violation of its functionality, including secretory. Antral gastritis or gastritis of the antral part of the stomach( the lowest part that passes into the duodenum) refers to the chronic surface form of the disease. In 90% of all cases, the primary cause of which is the bacteria of the genus Helicobacter pylori in the active stage.
- Causes of
- Symptoms of
- Types of
- Consequences of
- Diagnosis of
- Treatment of
- Diet of
- Treatment of folk remedies
In neglected forms, antral gastritis causes degenerative-dystrophic changes. In this case, the lesions of the mucous membrane are cicatrized or, conversely, extensive or deep ulcers and erosions are formed, which leads to deformations of the internal surfaces of the stomach and provokes disturbances in the process of digestion of food.
Causes of
Until recently, the factors that triggered the onset of superficial gastritis were:
- inadequate, abnormal and unbalanced nutrition;
- power failure;
- excessive use of spices and coffee, spicy, smoked, fried and fatty foods;
- disorders of metabolic and / or autoimmune processes in the body;
- alcohol and tobacco abuse;
- regular stress and nerve stress;
- unfavorable environmental conditions, etc.
Symptoms of
In the initial stages of the disease, the disease is almost asymptomatic. Then there is discomfort and weak pain in the esophagus and in the stomach. They can be observed during hunger, immediately after a meal or after 1,5-2 hours. To the painful sensations, almost always attach burp, nausea, sometimes vomiting, increased secretion of gastric juice, heaviness after eating, stool disruption.
Progression of antral gastritis causes an increase in pain syndrome. By the nature of the pain, they become like peptic ulcers, but in a neglected stage the feeling of pain becomes more blunted - this is due to the appearance of scars at the site of erosive damage to the mucosa.
The bottom of the stomach is the largest number of glands that produce hydrochloric acid( the main component of gastric juice).It also maintains a certain level of acidity in the stomach and is responsible for the initial stages of digestion of food. An increase in the acidity of the stomach can be manifested by an acid taste in the mouth and digestive disorders( meteorisms, belching, bloating, etc.).
to table of contents ^Kinds of
Allocate a chronic and acute stage of gastritis of the antrum. Chronic has a more diffuse clinical picture and symptoms, acute - characterized by severe shingles in the upper abdomen, sometimes vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, general weakness.
Other Classifications:
- Superficial - affects only the upper layers of the mucous lining the stomach.
- Erosive - accompanied by the formation of extensive and deep erosion, neglected can form a perforated ulcer.
- Catarrhal or simple food gastritis - occurs as a result of excessive consumption of fatty, fried, spicy, salty foods, carbonated drinks( such as Coca-Cola or Sprite), chips, crackers, food in fast food.
- Focal - has pronounced focal formations and damage to the walls of the stomach.
- Atrophic - a chronic form of gastritis, in which there is thinning of the mucous membrane, the number of glands decreases and secretory deficiency of the stomach develops.
Consequences of
Prolonged disregard for the treatment of antral gastritis is fraught with the development of duodenogastric or gastroesophageal reflux( gastric reflux into the esophagus), erosive gastritis, bulbitis, duodenitis, stomach ulcers and / or duodenal ulcer, the formation of cancerous clusters.
to the table of contents ^Diagnosis
Initially, an endoscopic examination with obligatory biopsy for the maintenance of Helicobacteria is carried out for the diagnosis. In this case, it is desirable to take the material in 2 places from the antrum, 2 places in the body of the stomach( middle part) and in the corner of the stomach( the point of the inflection of the stomach before entering the duodenum).In addition, the procedure makes it possible to visualize the localization and nature of changes in the mucosa, the presence of scars, erosions or ulcers.
Treatment of
Gastritis of the antral part of the stomach is considered the most mild form of the disease, as it does not cause a strong change and damage to the glands. Treatment in the first place implies the elimination of the pathogen( helicobacteria), and then the restoration of the mucosa and the normal functioning of the stomach.
To determine the degree of bacterial activity allows a special urease test. Destruction of pathogenic microflora is carried out with the help of two types of antibacterial drugs and an inhibitor of the proton pump. If the treatment did not bring the expected result, then a four-component therapy scheme is applied. It consists of bismuth preparations, proton pump inhibitors, tetracycline and metronidazole.
In the presence of pain, analgesic agents may be prescribed;to reduce the production of gastric juice and reduce its acidity - antisecretory drugs;antacids - to protect the gastric mucosa from damage;enveloping medicines. In some cases, additional medications are prescribed to speed up tissue regeneration, vitamin complexes, sedatives, etc.
to the table of contents ^Diet
Treatment and prevention of antral gastritis provides for a gentle diet, excluding any products that can provoke irritation of the gastric mucosa. The menu should contain a variety of fruits and vegetables, cereals, lean fish and meat, steamed, boiled or stewed. Food must be grinded or crushed, soup-mashed potatoes and kissels are prepared, taken in small portions 5-6 times a day.
> Treatment with folk remedies
In folk medicine, there are many treatments for gastritis, but do not forget that the defeat of the antral part of the stomach with a pathogenic microflora should begin with its elimination, otherwise all efforts will be in vain. Therefore, non-traditional methods of treatment should be used in parallel with conservative antibiotic therapy.
- To restore the normal functioning of the gastric mucosa, you can take: fresh cabbage or potato juice for ½ cup for half an hour before meals.
- Aloe vera juice is a good antibacterial and enveloping properties. The plant must be at least 5 years old.1 teaspoon of juice is taken 30 minutes before meals 3 times a day.
- For the purpose of enveloping, slime( decoction) of flax seed is used.
- Favorable influence on the stomach broths of herbs: chamomile pharmacy, rhizomes of calamus, burdock, marigold, mint, linden.
- Lowering the acidity of the stomach can be ordinary baking soda.½ teaspoon brewed with steep boiling water, then add up to 250 ml of cold water. Take in warm form at least half an hour before meals. For the same purpose, table mineral alkaline waters( Borjomi, Essentuki, Narzan, etc.) can be used.