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Gastritis
Gastritis
is of several types depending upon the nature of the
inflammation, the condition of the mucous membrane and
glands. Hydrochloric acid and some other digestive enzymes
are secreted by the glands of the stomach. Inflammation of
the stomach thus results in the impairment of these
secretions leading to indigestion. In ayurveda, this
condition is known as urdhvaga amlapitta.
Symptoms
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Loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting,
headache and dizziness.
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There is pain and discomfort in the
region of the stomach
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Coated tongue, foul breath, bad taste
in the mouth, increased flow of saliva, scanty
urination, a general feeling of uneasiness and mental
depression.
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In more chronic cases the patients’
complaints of heartburn and a feeling of fullness in the
abdomen, especially after meals.
Root Causes
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Dietetic indiscretion
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Habitual overeating of badly combined
or improperly cooked foods
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Excessive intake of strong tea,
coffee or alcoholic drinks.
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Habitual use of large quantities of
condiments and sauces.
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Other
causes include worry, anxiety, grief, and prolonged
tension, use of certain drugs, strong acids and caustic
substances.
Herbs
which is useful :
Coconut :
Coconut
water is an excellent remedy for gastritis .It gives the
stomach the necessary rest and provide vitamins and
minerals. The stomach is greatly helped in returning to the
normal condition if nothing but coconut water is given
during the first twenty-four hours.
Rice:
Rice gruel is another excellent remedy for acute cases of
gastritis .One cup of rice gruel twice daily is recommended
.In chronic cases where the flow of gastritis juice is
meager, such foods as require prolonged vigorous mastication
are beneficial as they induce a greater flow of gastric
juice.
Potato:
Potato juice has been found valuable in relieving gastritis.
The recommended dose is half a cup of the juice, two or
three times daily, half an hour before meal.
Marigold:
The herb marigold is also considered beneficial in the
treatment of gastritis. An infusion of the herb in doses of
a tablespoon may be taken twice daily
Diet :
The patient
should undertake a fast for two or three days or more,
depending on the severity of the condition. He should be
given only warm water to drink during this period. This will
give rest to the stomach and allow the toxic condition
causing the inflammation to subside. After the acute
symptoms subside the patients should adopt an all fruit diet
for the next three days and take juicy fruits like apples,
pears, grapes, grapefruit, oranges, pineapple, peaches and
melons. He may thereafter gradually embark upon a balanced
diet consisting of seeds, nuts, grains, vegetables and
fruit.
The patient should avoid the use of alcohol, tobacco, spices
and condiments, meat, red pepper, sour foods, pickles,
strong tea and coffee. He should also avoid sweets,
pastries, rich cakes and aerated waters. Curds and cottage
cheese should be used freely.
Life
Style :
The
patient should not expose himself to hard mental or physical
work. He should avoid anxiety, worry and anger. He should be
given complete rest. A walk in the early morning for about a
mile is very useful. Patient should try to avoid hot drinks
and foods. It's better not to take spicy and oily foods.
Yoga :
Special
Note:
The patient should be given dry frictions and a sponge daily
application of heat with a hot compress or hot water bottle,
twice a day, either on an empty stomach or two hours after
meals will also be beneficial.
Ayurvedic Supplements :
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