How to treat atrophic gastritis
Disease description:
My wife has had a stomach condition for many years, and it has never been completely cured. Recently, her stomach problem recurred, and after a hospital examination, she was diagnosed with atrophic gastritis. I would like to ask how this condition should be treated.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
The treatment of atrophic gastritis mainly includes the following aspects:
1. Dietary regulation: Adjust diet to avoid spicy and greasy foods, increase intake of foods rich in vitamins and trace elements such as fresh vegetables and fruits, and supplement with multivitamins and iron preparations when necessary.
2. Medication therapy: Drugs that inhibit gastric acid secretion and gastric mucosal protective agents can be selected to relieve symptoms and promote gastric mucosal repair.
3. Eradication of Helicobacter pylori: If the patient has Helicobacter pylori infection, timely eradication therapy should be carried out to reduce recurrence of gastritis.
4. Psychological therapy: Patients with atrophic gastritis may experience anxiety, depression, and other emotions. Appropriate psychological therapy can help enhance the patient's confidence in overcoming the disease.
5. Lifestyle adjustments: Quit smoking, limit alcohol consumption, avoid long-term mental stress and excessive fatigue, and maintain healthy lifestyle habits.
