Three Therapeutic Methods for Gastritis

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Gastritis is an inflammation of the stomach wall, characterized by burning or dull pain in the upper abdomen. Symptoms of gastritis include indigestion, such as pain, swelling, nausea and vomiting. Reducing the amount of acid in the stomach allows tissue to heal without further stimulation. Over-the-counter antacids are a very effective treatment for mild gastritis, which are widely available in the form of liquids and tablets. Antiacid can neutralize stomach acid, so that you quickly relieve gastritis pain. Stronger drugs called acid blockers and proton pump inhibitors can be used to treat more severe cases of gastritis. When you feel unwell, don't take these medicines like antacids, but take acid blockers (cimetidine, rantine and famotidine) and proton pump inhibitors (omeprazole, lansoprazole and esomeprazole) daily as directed by your doctor. These drugs can significantly reduce the production of gastric acid and give your body time to heal. When taking acid-lowering drugs, it is better not to drink alcoholic and caffeine beverages, because these substances will further stimulate the already sore stomach.

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Gastritis is an inflammation of the gastric wall characterized by burning or dull pain in the upper abdomen. Symptoms of gastritis include indigestion, such as pain, swelling, nausea and vomiting. Reducing the amount of acid in the stomach allows tissue to heal without further stimulation. Over-the-counter antacids are a very effective treatment for mild gastritis, which are widely available in the form of liquids and tablets. Antiacid can neutralize stomach acid, so that you quickly relieve gastritis pain. Stronger drugs called acid blockers and proton pump inhibitors can be used to treat more severe cases of gastritis. When you feel unwell, don't take these medicines like antacids, but take acid blockers (cimetidine, rantine and famotidine) and proton pump inhibitors (omeprazole, lansoprazole and esomeprazole) daily as directed by your doctor. These drugs can significantly reduce the production of gastric acid and give your body time to heal. When taking acid-lowering drugs, it is better not to drink alcoholic and caffeine beverages, because these substances will further stimulate the already sore stomach.

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