Gastritis is a general term for inflammation of the stomach lining. It is a common condition that can be divided into two types: acute and chronic. Acute gastritis is commonly divided into simple and erosive types. The former is characterized by upper abdominal discomfort, pain, loss of appetite, and nausea and vomiting; the latter is mainly manifested by gastrointestinal bleeding, with hematemesis and melena.
1. Food
Avoid irritating foods: Coffee, alcohol, meat juice, chili, mustard, pepper, etc., which stimulate gastric acid secretion or damage the gastric mucosa, should be avoided. Everyone's reaction to food is specific, so the food consumed should be appropriately adjusted according to individual differences, and complete fasting is not necessary.
Avoid acidic foods: Highly acidic fruits, such as pineapple, orange, and tangerine, when consumed after meals, will not be too irritating to patients with ulcers, so they are not necessarily forbidden.
Avoid gas-producing foods: Some foods are prone to produce gas, making patients feel bloated and should be avoided; however, whether food produces gas and causes discomfort varies from person to person, and whether it should be consumed can be determined based on individual experience.
In addition, hard foods such as fried rice and roasted meat, glutinous rice products such as rice cakes and zongzi, various sweets, pastries, fried foods, and ice products often cause discomfort in patients and should be chosen with care.
2. Meal Precautions
Eat at regular intervals and in fixed amounts. Chew slowly and relax your mood, and rest for a while after the meal before starting work. Small, frequent meals - can prevent bloating or excessive gastric acid, which may reflux into the esophagus and irritate the esophageal mucosa. In addition to the three main meals, have a snack in the morning, afternoon, and before bedtime. Eat a mild diet - each meal should include a wide variety of foods from the six major food groups to obtain balanced nutrition, and do not eat only foods high in starch. Do not lie down after meals.
3. Lifestyle
Do not smoke or drink alcohol. Maintain an orderly life, do not stay up late, reduce unnecessary worries, and keep a happy mood. Do not eat 2-3 hours before bedtime.
4. Pay attention to a balanced diet
Food should be mainly nutritious, easily digestible, and soft foods, and eat more foods rich in plant protein and vitamins. You can eat cooked chestnuts, rice porridge, goat milk, yogurt, white cheese, and kefir. If symptoms are severe, eat some soft foods, such as rice soup, avocado, banana, potato, and pumpkin. Mash all vegetables before cooking. Occasionally, eat some steamed vegetables, such as carrots, carrots, and broccoli.