Many people have suffered from gastritis, always annoying and painful, that inflammation of the lining of our stomach that causes stomach pain and nausea, a discomfort that lasts several days and prevents us from living a normal life.
The cause of gastritis often originates from a bacterium known as Helicobacter pylori, although it can also be due to bad dietary habits maintained over a certain period. Taking certain medications, such as anti-inflammatory drugs, is often the cause of unpleasant side effects that almost always affect our stomach.
It should also be noted that stress is one of the causes of many cases of gastritis, being a lifestyle that almost always harms our fragile immunity in these states of anxiety and nervousness.
What are the symptoms of gastritis?
We must first say that symptoms vary greatly from person to person, but there are basic and essential characteristics that almost everyone has felt at some point:
- Vomiting
- Indigestion and loss of appetite.
- Dark stools
- Gas and hiccups.
- Burning and stomach pressure.
It should also be indicated that gastritis can occur in two forms:
Acute: when there is an excess of gastric acids.
Chronic: in cases where there is a deficiency of gastric juices.
How to treat gastritis
- The first important thing is not to take medications without a prescription. Keep in mind that some medications affect our stomach closely and are not recommended. It will always be our doctor who makes decisions for us.
- Avoid irritating foods: such as spices, citrus fruits or acidic fruits like oranges, pineapples, strawberries, which can also harm us. Also avoid beverages containing caffeine, alcohol, fatty foods, and chocolate.
- Eat small amounts approximately 5 or 6 times a day. It is normal to feel full and sore, sometimes to feel sick, but remember that you cannot stop feeding your body with nutrients or become dehydrated. It is also important to always eat at the same time, even in small amounts.
- Remember to drink fluids. It is important not to get dehydrated. Drinking water 30 minutes before eating solid foods and 30 minutes after is a great help. This will facilitate digestion. Also remember to chew food well. Saliva is important so that digestion can proceed properly.
- Eat warm food, neither too cold nor too hot. Your stomach can get upset, so always try to keep it at a medium temperature. Avoid fatty foods, this is important. Fat slows digestion and creates stomach acids that cause pain.
Diet for gastritis
Breakfast
- Option 1: Chamomile, sage, or rosemary infusion. 2 normal toasts (fiber is not recommended when suffering from gastritis, but it is for prevention). Half a glass of papaya juice.
- Option 2: 1 glass of almond milk. A pear cut into pieces.
Between meals, you can have, for example, a rice or hazelnut drink, which are easy to digest and help improve gastritis.
Lunch
- Option 1: A cooked chicken breast, without seasonings. Carrot cream soup, and for dessert a baked apple.
- Option 2: Zucchini and white rice. For dessert, a natural low-fat yogurt.
Dinners
- Option 1: Pumpkin soup and white fish. For dessert, pear compote.
- Option 2: Steamed rice with spinach, carrot, and boiled broccoli. For dessert, a papaya (remember that papaya is ideal for treating gastritis).
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