Gastritis is a stomach disease that occurs when the lining (layer) that covers the stomach becomes swollen or inflamed; this condition can last for a short period of time (acute gastritis) or can last for months or years (chronic gastritis)as explained by the portal of health and medicine Medlineplus.
This pathology affects the layer of the stomach (drastic mucosa) that is responsible for protecting the organ from the acidity of gastric juices; therefore, the main symptoms of this disease are acidity in the stomach, nausea, vomiting and discomfort in the abdominal part. Medlineplus mentions some of the most common reasons that trigger this condition:
- The consumption of certain medications such as acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin), ibuprofen, naproxen, or other similar drugs.
- Excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages.
- Smoke.
- Infection in the stomach by a bacteria called Helicobacter pylori.
- Autoimmune disorders (such as pernicious anemia).
- Backflow of bile into the stomach (bile reflux).
- Cocaine consumption.
- Ingesting or drinking caustic or corrosive substances (such as poisons).
- Extreme stress.
- Viral infection, such as cytomegalovirus and herpes simplex virus (occurs more often in people with a weak immune system).
- Trauma or serious illness.
- Renal insufficiency.
In this sense, the portal Women’s Health recommended apple cider vinegar, since it’s a mild acid that can, in theory, lower the pH of your stomach.
“So the stomach doesn’t have to make its own acid. In a way, by providing mild acid, you are preventing stomach acid from being triggeredAshkan Farhadi, MD, a gastroenterologist at MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center and director of the Digestive Diseases Project at Memorial Care Medical Group in Fountain Valley, Calif.
However, he cautioned that this may not work for everyone, and in some cases it may even make the condition worse.
“Apple cider vinegar can be helpful in mild cases, but definitely not [ayuda] with moderate to severe reflux” explained the specialist.
Additional tips to relieve gastritis
- Avoid drinking alcohol.
- Avoid fatty, fried or spicy foods.
- Reduce stress.
- Avoid heavy foods or those with a high content of condiments.
- Avoid smoking.
Other natural remedies for gastritis
The health, beauty and personal care portal Home Mania provides a list of some home remedies that can help improve the symptoms that cause this disease; In addition, they have analgesic effects. Before consuming them, it is recommended to consult a specialist doctor to avoid adverse effects.
- Apple juice: It is recommended to consume this drink before breakfast. To do this, you must peel, cut and blend an apple and eat it with a semi-liquid breakfast. The medium mentions that this drink absorbs and neutralizes gastric acids; In addition, by having analgesic effects, it can help to calm the pain of the disease for a short period of time. The fruit can also be consumed in its natural state, since thanks to its antioxidant effects it reduces the heaviness caused by the disease.
- Chamomile infusion: For this preparation, you must put a cup of water to boil and then add a teaspoon of dry chamomile or two tea bags, to let it rest for a few minutes before drinking the drink. The medium recommends taking the infusion on an empty stomach and repeating its consumption again on two more occasions, throughout the day. “Chamomile has analgesic, antacid and antiseptic effects against germs.”
- Semi-liquid breakfast: The media recommends consuming a glass of soy milk, rice or oatmeal with a toast with honey, royal jelly or alone. He also suggests drinking an infusion of mint, sage, mallow or chamomile or tomato, apple or carrot juice.
- Potato juice: For this home remedy, you should wash and peel a medium potato, then blend it and drink the remaining juice before eating breakfast, lunch, and dinner. “This drink neutralizes gastric acids and juices and reduces inflammation of the stomach wall.”.