For people with gastritis, spring is a dangerous time.
"Why spring?" – you may ask.
Because most people have chronic gastritis, and any chronic disease is aggravated in spring: there is a restructuring of the whole body, after winter, immunity is weakened, there is fatigue, the weather changes.
Also in spring, one of the mistakes of people suffering from gastritis is that after winter vitamin hunger, on their table appears much more fresh herbs, fresh vegetables, and this irritates the stomach.
In general, there are many private reasons, and the main one is the inability (or unwillingness) to manage the disease.
How to understand that it is gastritis now makes itself known?
Most precisely about the exacerbation of the disease will tell the data obtained during the examination of the doctor, but there are certain signs by which you can understand that the stomach is asking for help.
Here are 7 of the most obvious ones:
- Frequent bouts of heartburn, especially at night or after meals.
- Belching with a sour-bitter taste that stays in your mouth for a long time.
- Pain in the stomach, but not sharp, but aching, which is localized in the epigastrium or in the area of the pancreas (in the upper abdomen between the ribs and sternum). Pain with exacerbation of gastritis increases after eating or on an empty stomach.
- A pronounced feeling of heaviness in the abdomen after eating.
- Nausea or even attacks of vomiting.
- Stool disorders – both constipation and diarrhea.
- General condition: in an exacerbation of gastritis, a person may experience weakness, mood swings, increased fatigue.
Can gastritis symptoms hide other diseases?
Yes, they can. For example, a pain symptom does not always indicate gastritis, heartburn or belching are often a consequence of reflux disease. Thus, the diagnosis of any digestive disease cannot be made based on the patient's symptoms alone! Therefore, if you have any problems, consult a gastroenterologist who will prescribe the necessary examination and treatment.
Is it possible to prevent exacerbations of gastritis?
The best prevention of exacerbations of chronic gastritis is a healthy lifestyle: proper nutrition, exercise (to improve the secretory and motor function of the stomach, normalize digestion). It is necessary to avoid sleep deprivation and learn to relieve psychological stress.
What is "proper nutrition" from a gastroenterologist's point of view?
It's a regular home-cooked meal. Food prepared in such a way that it is to everyone's taste, and you always know what you put in it. But deep-fried frozen potatoes, burgers with an unknown type of meat and other delights of "fast food" are better left to the owners …
What in the diet to pay attention to?
Regular split meals: breakfast-lunch-dinner and a couple of snacks, all in small portions. The stomach should not be left for a long time without food and at the same time should not overload it with too much food.
An important condition – a fractional diet: it is desirable to eat every three hours in small portions.
Also accustom yourself to eating porridge for breakfast.
During an exacerbation of gastritis in the diet should reduce the consumption of fiber – vegetables, fruits, coarse bread. These products worsen the absorption of the gastric mucosa. It is necessary to consume foods high in calcium and potassium – juices, especially carrot juice, compotes of dried fruits, rosehip decoction, loose tea.
Salted, smoked, fried, pickled, fatty meat, canned food during the exacerbation of the diet should be excluded. The menu should include boiled, stewed dishes, as well as steamed dishes.
With the right approach and a proper diet, you will definitely be able to enjoy a beautiful spring, even if you suffer from chronic gastritis.