What causes antral gastritis?
May 06, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Shen Yonghua
Introduction
Gastric antral mucositis refers to inflammation of the gastric antrum mucosa, which may present symptoms such as upper abdominal pain, bloating, and belching. In general, gastric antral mucositis may be caused by irregular or improper diet, Helicobacter pylori infection, gastritis, or reflux esophagitis. It is recommended to seek medical attention promptly, identify the underlying cause, and receive symptomatic treatment under a doctor's guidance.
Antral gastritis refers to inflammation of the gastric antrum mucosa and may manifest as symptoms such as upper abdominal pain, bloating, and belching. In general, antral gastritis may be caused by irregular or improper diet, Helicobacter pylori infection, gastritis, or reflux esophagitis. It is recommended to seek timely medical attention, identify the underlying cause, and receive symptomatic treatment under a doctor's guidance. Specific analyses are as follows:
1. Irregular eating habits: If one frequently eats irregularly, too quickly, or consumes excessively hot food, the gastric mucosa may become damaged, potentially triggering antral gastritis. It is important to develop regular eating habits, control the speed of eating, and avoid consuming overly hot food.
2. Improper diet: Long-term consumption of spicy and irritating foods such as chili peppers and raw garlic can damage the gastric mucosa and increase the risk of developing antral gastritis. A light diet is recommended, with increased intake of fresh vegetables and fruits.
3. Helicobacter pylori infection: Untreated Helicobacter pylori infection can strongly irritate the stomach, leading to antral gastritis. Patients may follow medical advice to use medications such as amoxicillin capsules, cimetidine tablets, and esomeprazole magnesium enteric-coated tablets for treatment.
4. Gastritis: This may be related to overeating, pathogenic microbial infections, etc. Due to inflammatory stimulation, antral gastritis may occur as a complication, often accompanied by symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. Patients may follow medical advice to use medications such as compound pepsin capsules, lansoprazole tablets, and colloidal bismuth pectin capsules for treatment.
5. Reflux esophagitis: This may be associated with factors such as smoking and certain medications, causing duodenogastric contents to reflux into the esophagus, damaging the mucosa and causing inflammation. Over time, this may lead to antral gastritis. Patients should follow medical advice to use medications such as cisapride tablets, omeprazole sodium for injection, and rabeprazole sodium enteric-coated tablets for treatment.
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