Gastritis is defined as the inflammation of the inner lining of the stomach. This may be caused due to various reasons and the condition has become rampant with today’s stressful and modernized life.
Unfortunately, the term “gastritis” has been misused to include many different upper abdominal problems, but true gastritis refers to the stomach lining (gastric mucosa) that is inflamed. All or part of the gastric mucosa may be involved. Gastritis may be classified as acute or chronic.
Acute gastritis maybe characterized as erosive (damaged areas where mucosal cells are disrupted or missing) and non – erosive.
Chronic gastritis is determined by histopathology (appearance of the gastric mucosa) with symptoms lasting a long time. There is no widely accepted classification system although some have been proposed.
CAUSES
Gastritis can be caused by irritation due to excessive alcohol use, chronic vomiting, stress, or the use of certain medications such as aspirin or other anti-inflammatory drugs.
Chronic gastritis can be caused by H pylori infection (a bacteria that lives in the mucous lining of the stomach), Pernicious anaemia ( A form of anemia that occurs when the stomach lacks a naturally occurring substance needed to properly absorb and digest vitamin B12) and Infections caused by bacteria and viruses.
If gastritis is left untreated, it can lead to a severe loss of blood and may increase the risk of developing stomach cancer.
SYMPTOMS
Symptoms of gastritis vary among individuals, and in many people there are no symptoms. However, the most common symptoms include:
Nausea or recurrent upset stomach
Abdominal bloating
Abdominal pain
Vomiting
Indigestion
Burning or gnawing feeling in the stomach between meals or at night
Hiccups
Loss of appetite
Vomiting blood or coffee ground-like material
Black, tarry stools
HOMOEOPATHIC MANAGEMENT
Chronic gastritis if improperly treated may leads to peptic diseases and even gastric tumours. Homeopathy is strongly recommended for gastritis. It will prevent the progression of the disease and its reoccurrence by boosting the immunity of the patient. Homoeopathy provides a symptomatic healing considering the whole individual. Symptoms including in mental and physical plane is studies and a remedy is selected which suits the individual. A permanent and safer cure is provided for the patient without any side effects.