Gastric Problems - First Aid and Emergency Treatment Guide
What are Gastric Problems?
- Occurs in stomach / oesophagus
- Disturbance of gastric mucosa leads to acid secretion
- Acids contact stomach nerve endings
- Causes pain / discomfort
Types
- May be acute / chronic
- Acute gastric problem reduces quickly
- Chronic gastric problems lead to ulcers
Causes
- Physical and mental stress can also cause ulceration
- Causes of gastric mucosa inflammation:
- Acidic foods
- Alcohol
- Smoking
- Stress
- Drugs
Drugs which causes gastric trouble
- Aspirin
- Nicotine
- Corticosteroids
- Erythromycin
- Beta- Blockers
Symptoms
- Constant Pain
- Indigestion
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Loss of appetite
- Diarrhea
Avoid
- Hot Spicy foods
- Alcohol
- Smoking
- Excessive eating
- Large meals before bed
- Fatty food
- Pulse
- Late nights
Treatment
- Acute problems resolve spontaneously
- Chronic problems should be treated
- Drugs for treatment include:
- Antacids
- H2 antagonists
- Proton pump inhibitors
- Timely meals releives pain due to ulcers
- Consult - Gastroenterologist.