Gastritis occurs when the lining of your abdominal wall is inflamed. This condition is one of the most common stomach disorders. It can become a chronic condition if it happens frequently or if it lingers over a considerable period of time.
What causes acute gastritis?
The typical reasons for acute gastritis are viral or bacterial infection, too much consumption of alcohol, irregular meals, overeating, food poisoning, NSAIDS (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) and aspirin. Other causes may include emotional distress, hiatal hernia, ulcers, abnormalities in the gastric juice and vitamin deficiency.
What are the symptoms of gastritis?
Stomach pain is the primary symptom of gastritis. Other symptoms may include fever, diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, loss of appetite, and a sensation of the stomach being distended.
What are the ways of coping with acute gastritis?
There are home remedies available that can help you manage your stomach pain. For mild cases of gastritis, you can eat a bland diet and eat meals more frequently but in smaller portions to make digestion easier.
How does acupuncture treat acute gastritis?
Traditional Chinese medicine views acute gastritis as the end result of a blockage of Stomach Qi. Treatment, therefore, will be focused in facilitating the movement of Qi as well as balancing the digestive functions to alleviate pain. If the acupuncturist discovers toxin accumulation (food poisoning) in the diagnosis, the treatment plan would also include detoxification. If emotional distress is the cause of gastritis, then anti-depressive therapy will be utilized via the needling of acupuncture points along the affected meridians.
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