How to properly manage acute gastritis
Disease description:
I always feel that my stomach is not uncomfortable during meals, but an examination revealed acute gastritis. How should acute gastritis be properly managed and recovered?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
The management of acute gastritis requires a comprehensive approach. The underlying causes should be addressed; for example, appropriate antibiotics should be administered for bacterial infections, while symptomatic and supportive care is the mainstay for viral infections. Dietary adjustments are recommended, including choosing bland and easily digestible foods such as millet porridge and pumpkin porridge, avoiding spicy, greasy, and irritating foods, and following the principle of eating smaller meals more frequently. Additionally, lifestyle improvements are necessary, such as quitting smoking, limiting alcohol consumption, avoiding medications that damage the gastric mucosa, and refraining from drinking strong tea. It is also important to maintain proper body temperature to prevent exacerbation due to cold exposure and to regulate emotions to maintain a pleasant mood. Comprehensive lifestyle modifications can effectively promote recovery from acute gastritis.
