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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, it means that
white blood cells move into the wall of the stomach as a
response to some type of injury / inflammation of
the stomach thus results in the impairment of these
secretions leading to indigestion. In Ayurveda, this
condition is known as urdhaga amlapitta.
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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.
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Weight loss.
Because
gastritis is one of many common digestive problems with
similar signs and symptoms, it's easy to confuse with other
conditions, including:
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Gastroenteritis.
Also called stomach flu, gastroenteritis usually results
from a viral infection of your intestines. Signs and
symptoms include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and nausea
or vomiting, as well as indigestion. Symptoms of
gastroenteritis often resolve within a day or two,
whereas the discomfort of gastritis may be ongoing.
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Heartburn.
This painful, burning sensation behind your breastbone
usually occurs after a meal. It develops when stomach
acid backs up into your esophagus, the tube that
connects your throat to your stomach. Heartburn can also
lead to a sour taste and the sensation of partially
digested food re-entering your mouth.
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Stomach ulcers.
If a gnawing or burning pain in your stomach is
persistent and severe, you may have an ulcer. Stomach
(peptic) ulcers are open sores that develop on the
inside lining of the stomach. The most prominent symptom
is pain, which is frequently worse at night or when your
stomach is empty. Gastritis and stomach ulcers share
some of the same causes — especially H. pylori infection
— and the one may be a precursor to the other.
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Non-ulcer dyspepsia.
Commonly referred to as indigestion, non-ulcer dyspepsia
is a functional disorder and not necessarily related to
a particular disease. The exact cause isn't known, but
stress and overindulging in fried, spicy or fatty foods
can aggravate or trigger the upper abdominal pain,
bloating, belching and nausea that characterize the
condition.
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 :
Ajwain
(Carum
copticum):
For relieving flatulence, dyspepsia and spasmodic disorders,
the seeds may be eaten with betel leaves. A teaspoon of
Ajwain with a little rock salt is a household remedy for
indigestion. Ajwain oil given in doses of 1 to 3 drops is
useful in cholera, flatulent, colic, diarrhea, a tonic
dyspepsia and indigestion. Ajwain water is given in doses of
30 to 60 grams to check vomiting in early stages of cholera.
Amla (Indian Gooseberry):
Amla is the richest natural source of Vitamin C. It prevents
Indigestion and controls acidity as well as it's a natural
source of anti-ageing. It is one of the supplement used in
hyperacidity and Liver disorders. Amla is found to be one of
the strongest rejuvenative in Indian pharmacopoeia.
Ginger (Zingiber officinale):
Ginger has been used to aid digestion and treat stomach
upset as well as nausea for more than 5,000 years. This herb
is also thought to reduce inflammation.
Mulathi (Glycyrrhiza glabra):
This herb is a demulcent (soothing, coating agent) that has
long been valued for its use in food and medicinal remedies,
including treatments for stomach ailments.
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.
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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