Superficial gastritis is a chronic disease. Generally speaking, patients with mild symptoms can alleviate superficial gastritis by following the points below. However, if severe symptoms occur, it is still necessary to go to the hospital for examination and treatment in time to avoid greater harm to the body.
First, avoid stimulation
Do not use or try to minimize the use of drugs that strongly stimulate the stomach, such as corticosteroids, iodine, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, potassium and iron; and quit drinking and smoking.
Second, be optimistic and open-minded
Experts point out: Many gastric patients' symptoms are not from the psychological factors of fear of disease, but not from the disease itself. Therefore, the adjustment of spirit and psychology is very important. Pay attention to maintaining an optimistic and open-minded mood, which can effectively improve the symptoms.
Third, pay attention to dietary and life adjustment
Avoid long-term intake of coarse and stimulating foods; avoid overheated drinks and excessively salty diets; eat regularly and quantitatively to prevent binge eating.
It should be noted that chronic superficial gastritis cannot "heal without medicine". Middle-aged and elderly people and those with immune imbalance are prone to chronic atrophic gastritis, and this possibility increases with age. Therefore, early treatment should be given to superficial gastritis in middle-aged and elderly people. In addition to antibacterial treatment, gastric mucosa protectants and gastric acid inhibitors should also be given at the same time.
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Gastrointestinal experts of Changsha No. 179 Hospital remind: The above information is for reference only. If you feel unwell, you should still go to the hospital for examination and treatment, follow the doctor's advice, and avoid unnecessary harm. For more related consultations, you can click on our online expert for communication.