Inflammation of the gastric mucosa -unpleasant and rather dangerous disease, especially if it is accompanied by a violation of the normal composition and activity of the digestive juice. So what are the symptoms of gastritis with low acidity? What treatments are available?
Symptoms of gastritis with low acidity
Hydrochloric acid secreted by specificcells of the stomach, performs an extremely important function - activates enzymes designed to break down proteins. Therefore, at low acidity, the process of their splitting and digestion is disturbed. This can not affect the work of the whole organism. That is why the symptoms of gastritis with low acidity are associated primarily with indigestion.
As a rule, in the initial stages of the disease patientscomplain of a feeling of heaviness in the stomach, which is clearly manifested after each use of food. As the malady develops, dull pain appears in the epigastric region. Of course, there are such signs of indigestion, such as rumbling in the abdomen, severe bloating, frequent belching with air, heartburn. All these symptoms of gastritis with high acidity are explained by a violation of protein digestion and enhanced fermentation processes in the intestine.
Due to the lack of acid in the digestive juice,secreted by the mucous membrane of the stomach, decreases and intestinal motility. As a result, patients suffer from constant constipation, which from time to time are replaced by diarrhea. All symptoms are aggravated by eating animal protein.
Chronic gastritis with low acidity and its main features
Often in the absence of the necessary treatmentThe inflammatory process becomes chronic. And since such a disease disrupts the normal metabolism, the symptoms of gastritis with low acidity look different.
Some patients note enhancedpalpitations, and sometimes dizziness, occurring immediately after a meal. Due to the lack of proteins and other useful substances, you can notice changes in the work of the whole organism. In particular, people with a similar form of gastritis often suffer from dryness and tightness of the skin, the appearance of wounds in the corners of the lips. The lack of proteins also affects the state of hair - hair becomes thin, brittle, begins to fall, and nails exfoliate. Along with this, the patient, as a rule, has a decrease in appetite, as a result of which he abruptly loses weight.
Gastritis with low acidity: diet
Of course, exacerbation of inflammation canstop with the help of drugs. But proper nutrition is an essential part of treatment. Properly formulated diet can get rid of the main symptoms of gastritis, while preventing the development of avitaminosis and protein deficiency.
Of course, at the time of treatment it is necessary to forget aboutfatty, fried, spicy and spicy foods. Nevertheless, it is important not to abandon lean meat and fish. It is worth noting that meat dishes must be steamed or boiled. In addition, it is allowed to eat cottage cheese, boiled eggs, mild hard cheese varieties. Extremely useful will be cereals and cereals, vegetable soups. But some vegetables and fruits that contain a large amount of coarse fiber (for example, cabbage, skins from apples) are not worth eating.
