gastritis
definition of gastritisEpigastric pain that is intermittent / persistent may be accompanied by nausea /vomiting.
the causes of gastritis
The main cause of gastritis are stomach irritation such as by food stimulate gastric acid, alcohol, drugs or stress. In this situation occurs impaired balance between the production of gastric acid and mucosal resistance.Systemic diseases, smoking, infection of the bacteria Helicobacter pilori also role in this disease.
Clinical Overview of gastritis
- Patients usually complain of aching or discomfort in the gut.
- Drug-induced erosive gastritis is often accompanied by bleeding.
- Epigastric pain, flatulence, nausea, vomiting does not always exist.
diagnosis of gastritis
Heartburn, nausea / vomiting, bloating etc..
management of gastritis
- Patients with acute gastritis require bed rest. Next he must used to eat regularly and avoid foods that are stimulating.
- The complaint will go away with antacids (Al. Hydroxide, Mg Hydroxide) given at bedtime, morning, and between meals.
- If the vomiting until the interrupt may be given tablets metoclopramide 10 mg, 1 hour before meals.
- If severe pain can be combined with cimetidine 200 mg 2 x daily or ranitidine 150 mg 2 x daily
- Patients with signs of bleeding such as hematemesis or melena need immediately referred to hospital because of the possibility of bleeding in peptic ulcers which can be perforated.
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