Can atrophic gastritis be cured?

Atrophic gastritis cannot be completely cured.

Atrophic gastritis is a chronic condition characterized by the atrophy of glands in the gastric mucosa, leading to reduced gastric acid secretion. The primary treatment goals for this condition are controlling symptoms, preventing complications, and delaying disease progression. In cases of mild atrophic gastritis, a cure may be possible. Patients can achieve recovery by adjusting their diet and lifestyle, such as quitting smoking and alcohol consumption, avoiding medications that damage the gastric mucosa, following a regular and bland easily digestible diet, and combining these measures with standardized medication, such as drugs that protect the gastric mucosa or traditional Chinese medicine. However, for moderate and severe atrophic gastritis, a complete cure is nearly impossible, although medication can help delay disease progression.

Treatment methods for atrophic gastritis include drug therapy, such as using acid-suppressing medications to reduce gastric acid secretion; avoiding irritant foods, such as spicy or greasy dishes; quitting smoking and limiting alcohol consumption; maintaining healthy eating habits with regular and measured meal times; and reducing stress.