What causes gastric erosion?

Apr 28, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health

Dr. Shen Yonghua

Introduction

In general, gastric erosion may be caused by poor eating habits, indigestion, gastritis, gastric ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux, or other reasons. Patients should promptly visit a正规 hospital to determine the underlying cause and receive appropriate treatment. In daily life, patients should maintain regular meal times, avoid overeating, and keep healthy lifestyle habits, which are beneficial for maintaining stomach health.

In general, gastric erosion may be caused by poor eating habits, indigestion, gastritis, gastric ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux, and other factors. Patients should promptly visit a正规 hospital to determine the underlying cause and receive appropriate treatment accordingly. Specific analysis is as follows:

1. Poor Eating Habits

Long-term irregular eating patterns, such as overeating or prolonged fasting, can disrupt the stomach's normal physiological functions, leading to excessive secretion of gastric acid, which in turn damages the gastric mucosa and causes gastric erosion. It is recommended to improve unhealthy eating habits and focus on light, easily digestible foods.

2. Indigestion

When indigestion occurs, food remains in the stomach for an extended period, increasing gastric acid secretion and damaging the gastric mucosa. Indigestion may also impair blood circulation in the gastric mucosa, depriving it of sufficient nutrients and oxygen, thereby contributing to the aforementioned issues. Patients may take medications such as Jianwei Xiaoshi Tablets, Compound Pepsin Capsules, or Bacillus subtilis Bifidobacterium Granules under medical guidance to alleviate symptoms.

3. Gastritis

In patients with gastritis, inflammation already exists in the gastric mucosa, making it more susceptible to damage. Gastritis may also impair the mucosa’s ability to repair itself, preventing healing and potentially progressing to gastric erosion. Patients may take medications such as Cisapride Tablets, Sucralfate Tablets, or Montmorillonite Powder according to medical advice.

4. Gastric Ulcer

In patients with gastric ulcers, defects exist in the gastric mucosa, allowing gastric acid and pepsin to easily erode the damaged areas, leading to erosion. Gastric ulcers may also impair blood flow and nutrient supply to the gastric mucosa, making it more vulnerable to injury. Under medical supervision, patients may use medications such as Colloidal Bismuth Pectin Capsules, Amoxicillin Clavulanate Potassium Tablets, or Weisu Granules for treatment.

5. Gastroesophageal Reflux

During gastroesophageal reflux, gastric acid and digestive juices flow back into the esophagus and may even reach the stomach, directly damaging the gastric mucosa. Chronic gastroesophageal reflux may lead to chronic inflammation of the gastric mucosa, reducing its resistance and increasing the risk of erosion. Patients may follow medical advice to use medications such as Famotidine Tablets, Ranitidine Hydrochloride Capsules, or Omeprazole Enteric-coated Tablets.

In daily life, patients should maintain regular meal times, avoid overeating, and adopt healthy lifestyle habits to support and protect gastric health.

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Can patients with gastric erosion eat biscuits and bread?

In general, patients with gastric erosion can eat biscuits and bread, but in moderation. Biscuits contain abundant nutrients, and moderate consumption can provide the body with energy and essential nutrition. As a fermented food, bread contains yeast that is beneficial for digestion and absorption, making it suitable for patients with stomach conditions. Bread has a soft texture, is easy to digest, and does not cause excessive irritation to the gastric mucosa.

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What causes frequent hiccups, flatulence, and stomach bloating?

Hiccups refer to belching, and flatulence refers to passing gas. Frequent belching, gas passage, and bloating may be caused by excessive stress, indigestion, gastrointestinal dysfunction, gastric ulcers, or gastric erosion. It is important to regulate emotions, avoid oily, spicy, and irritating foods, maintain regular eating habits, and avoid excessive fatigue and stress to support gastrointestinal health.

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Can gastric erosion heal on its own?

In general, mild gastric erosion may heal on its own; however, moderate to severe gastric erosion may not resolve spontaneously, and the specific outcome varies from person to person. Patients are advised to seek timely medical care at a hospital and follow medical guidance for treatment. In cases of mild gastric erosion, if the affected area is small and the patient does not experience significant discomfort, self-healing may occur through the body's immune regulation and the stomach mucosa's natural repair capacity.

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Can I drink coffee and eat lychees when experiencing gastrointestinal discomfort?

Coffee is not recommended during gastrointestinal discomfort, as the caffeine in coffee may irritate the gastric mucosa and the lower esophageal sphincter, leading to symptoms such as gastrointestinal discomfort and food reflux. This irritation may worsen gastric discomfort and trigger conditions such as gastritis, gastric erosion, and gastric ulcers. Lychee flesh is soft and relatively easy to digest and absorb, causing minimal burden on the gastrointestinal tract.