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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Gastritis

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Posted on Sat, 9 Jul 2016
Question: HI I AM SUFFERING FROM CHRONIC GASTRITIS AND SOMETIMES I HAVE HEART PALPITATIONS AT NIGHT
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Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Steps and pathophysiology explained.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

I have gone very carefully through your query. Your problem of chronic gastritis is actually related to the gastrointestinal movement. Our gastrointestinal tract has a forward propulsive movement (peristalsis) that moves the food material forward as it is digested, absorbed and finally expelled as feces. If somehow this movement gets hampered, food along with the digestive juices would stagnate, stomach acid will reflux into the food pipe and on the other hand the bowel habits would not be proper. Stress contributes to increased acid secretions and thus is contributory. In fact it could be the cause of the palpations that you mention.

In order to relieve yourself, you need to do the following:
* Avoid spicy food. Take small but frequent meals. Avoid long gaps between meals.
* Avoid alcohol intake (if it a part of your habit).
* Take Prilosec (omeprazole) once daily before breakfast.
* Take plenty of green leafy vegetables as well as other sources of dietary fibers. Take fiber supplements like isabgol/psyllium husk or senna. I would insist you to increase your dietary fibre intake.
* Regular morning walk and exercise to keep the bowel movements proper.
* If I had a patient like you I would perhaps have suggested Prodep 20 mg tablet once daily for at least 2 months (it may take time for the action to set in).
* Take curd or yogurt on daily basis. It contains beneficial bacteria and should help.

Hope that helps.

Let me know if I could help further.

Regards
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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Gastritis

Brief Answer: Steps and pathophysiology explained. Detailed Answer: Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic. I have gone very carefully through your query. Your problem of chronic gastritis is actually related to the gastrointestinal movement. Our gastrointestinal tract has a forward propulsive movement (peristalsis) that moves the food material forward as it is digested, absorbed and finally expelled as feces. If somehow this movement gets hampered, food along with the digestive juices would stagnate, stomach acid will reflux into the food pipe and on the other hand the bowel habits would not be proper. Stress contributes to increased acid secretions and thus is contributory. In fact it could be the cause of the palpations that you mention. In order to relieve yourself, you need to do the following: * Avoid spicy food. Take small but frequent meals. Avoid long gaps between meals. * Avoid alcohol intake (if it a part of your habit). * Take Prilosec (omeprazole) once daily before breakfast. * Take plenty of green leafy vegetables as well as other sources of dietary fibers. Take fiber supplements like isabgol/psyllium husk or senna. I would insist you to increase your dietary fibre intake. * Regular morning walk and exercise to keep the bowel movements proper. * If I had a patient like you I would perhaps have suggested Prodep 20 mg tablet once daily for at least 2 months (it may take time for the action to set in). * Take curd or yogurt on daily basis. It contains beneficial bacteria and should help. Hope that helps. Let me know if I could help further. Regards