1 Causes of the disease

Gastroduodenitis is a dangerous disease that does not appear without serious causes. It is called:

1. Incorrect food. Frequent consumption of fatty, spicy, salty foods, abuse of sweets and alcohol. All these products cause disturbances in the work of the stomach and duodenum. Unbalanced, irregular meals, diets, fasting also negatively affect the body.
2. Psychogenic factors. The digestive system is always very sensitive to stress, nervousness, anxiety, sleep disturbance.
3. Heredity. Genetic predisposition to diseases of the gastrointestinal tract makes a person more vulnerable to the occurrence of such diseases.
4. Reception of strong medicines, antibiotics.
5. A way of life in which harmful substances enter the body. This includes professional activities in hazardous industries. Smoking, too, can lead to this disease.

The main culprit of gastroduodenitis is the bacterium Helicobacter pylori( Helicobacter pylori), living on the mucous walls of the stomachand duodenum. Actively multiplying in favorable conditions for it, this bacterium disrupts the acid balance of the stomach, causing irritation, inflammation, erosion and ulcers.

2 Inflammation of the mucous membranes with

disease There are 2 main forms of gastroduodenitis: acute and chronic. And each form is characterized by the degree and magnitude of mucosal inflammation. Since the treatment is prescribed depending on the state of the mucous membranes of the stomach and duodenum, it is necessary to assess how far the inflammation has gone.

After the endoscopy, you can put an accurate diagnosis. The following options are possible:

1. Erythematous gastroduodenitis. The initial stage of the disease, in which inflammation is observed only on the surface layers of the walls of the stomach and duodenum in the form of small reddening.
2. Diffuse gastroduodenitis. It is diagnosed if inflammation is found throughout the digestive tract.
3. Focal erythematous type is detected when inflammation is localized in one place in the form of large oval foci.
4. When the inflammation affects not only the mucous membranes, but also spreads to the bulb( the initial part) of the duodenum, then the catarrhal gastroduodenitis is diagnosed. With this form of the disease, pain can be localized in the left hypochondrium, which is often taken by the patient for heart problems.
5. With pronounced gastroduodenitis, the inflammatory process penetrates deep into the mucous membrane, causing not only severe pains in the patient, but also vomiting, fainting.
6. Erosive and erosive-ulcerative gastroduodenitis are extremely severe forms of the disease. In this case, the inflammation goes so far as to break down the walls of the stomach and duodenum.

People differently suffer and assess pain. Therefore, with external examination and palpation, it is impossible to say how far the inflammatory process in the mucous went. And because the endoscopy procedure will have to go through every patient with suspicion of gastroduodenitis.

3 Acute and chronic forms of

Severe acute pain in the stomach area, accompanied by nausea, vomiting, severe heartburn or a belch with an unpleasant aftertaste, can occur as a result of severe stress or ingestion of poor-quality or harmful food. This is how acute gastroduodenitis manifests itself. This inflammation in the stomach develops quite quickly. Without seeking a doctor, this form of the disease is also called a stomach disorder.

An attack of acute gastroduodenitis can pass in a short time, never lasts longer than a day. In the future may not be repeated. Therefore, many people often ignore such manifestations and drown them with the use of painkillers and anthracites.

However, the acute form often portends the more severe forms of the disease. She quickly passes into a chronic condition, requiring very serious treatment. If pain occurs frequently or their intensity increases with each attack, then it is necessary to seek help from a gastroenterologist. With properly selected treatment, the deterioration of the stomach and duodenum can be avoided.

The chronic form of gastroduodenitis is characterized by two conditions: remission and exacerbation( active gastroduodenitis).

In the phase of remission, the disease does not manifest itself or appears as a short-term mild pain when the stimulus appears( unhealthy food, anxiety).

Aggravation occurs usually in spring and autumn, with changing climatic conditions and diet. Gastroduodenitis can go into the active phase after severe stress, an abnormal diet, frequent or excessive use of harmful products. Doctors note a large number of complaints with complaints of exacerbation of chronic gastroduodenitis after the New Year holidays, when people forget about normal nutrition and the correct regime of the day.

Completely cure a chronic disease, especially catarrhal gastroduodenitis, in which inflammation can be deeply spread to the duodenum, is almost impossible. The treatment is aimed at relieving pain, alleviating the current condition and preventing the further development of inflammatory processes.

4 Medical treatment

Given the seriousness of the disease, any signs of gastroduodenitis should be the reason for contacting a doctor. After conducting all necessary tests, appropriate treatment will be prescribed. It will necessarily include a strict diet. It is necessary in order to reduce the burden on the digestive system and allow the stomach to restore the mucous membranes.

But remember, a diet should be prescribed by a doctor. To engage in self-medication of this disease is harmful.

With acute gastroduodenitis, bed rest is prescribed for 1-2 weeks. In severe forms of illness, the patient is placed in a hospital under the constant supervision of doctors.

Depending on the level of acidity in the stomach( increased or decreased), appropriate medications are prescribed to regulate it. If the exacerbation of the disease is caused by stress, strong feelings, then sedatives are prescribed. Can prescribe drugs to combat nausea. Normalization of digestion is also important for healing from ailment.

After detection of Helicobacter pylori bacteria, ways of effective exposure to it were developed. Therefore, today, in the treatment of gastroduodenitis, strong antibiotics are used that allow the parasitizing microorganism to be completely destroyed. Such treatment has its contraindications and side effects, therefore it is prescribed only by the attending physician. To find the right dosage can only be based on the results of tests and endoscopy.

5 Home methods of treatment and prevention

The only prevention of the onset of gastroduodenitis or exacerbation of its chronic form is the maintenance of a healthy lifestyle.

It is necessary to completely eliminate or significantly reduce the use of fast food, carbonated or alcoholic beverages, fatty, spicy and salty foods. Do not eat hot or cold food and take long breaks between meals. It is advisable to avoid strong experiences and sleep well.

Regular consumption of fruit, fresh air and reasonable physical activity will have an overall strengthening effect on the body, which will have a positive effect on the digestive system. If you follow these recommendations, you can avoid this disease.

Because the disease is widespread, symptoms and medications are known and folk medicine.

Consuming infusions of herbs does not help completely get rid of the disease, but it can easily alleviate the general condition of the disease.

Infusions of mint or celandine will help ease heartburn, nausea, reduce pain. Infusion of mint is prepared on the water, so there is practically no contraindication to consumption. But the infusion of celandine is made on the basis of alcohol, so its use should be treated with caution.

Decoction of flax seed is the most popular remedy for the treatment of stomach diseases. A tablespoon of flax is added to a liter of water and boiled for 15 minutes, after which it is insisted for at least an hour. Such a decoction should be consumed every day an hour before meals. It restores the acidity of the stomach, promotes the healing and repair of mucous membranes. With its regular use, it is possible to avoid the occurrence and development of severe forms of gastroduodenitis.

Do not forget that to cure severe forms of gastroduodenitis and effectively fight bacteria in the stomach can only be through medications. Therefore, with any worsening of the state of health against the background of home treatment, it is necessary to consult a doctor.