Gastritis — Ayurvedic Treatment
Gastritis is a general term for a group of conditions sharing one common feature: inflammation of the lining of the stomach. It may occur suddenly (acute) or develop slowly over time (chronic). In some cases, untreated gastritis can lead to ulcers and increased stomach cancer risk.
Signs & Symptoms of Gastritis
- Heartburn — a burning chest pain behind the breastbone, often rising toward the throat
- Gnawing or burning ache in the upper abdomen that may worsen or improve with eating
- Persistent hiccups
- Loss of appetite and nausea
- Vomiting blood or coffee-ground-like material
- Disrupted sleep due to acid reflux at night
Causes of Gastritis
- Infection with Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) bacteria — the most common cause
- Excessive alcohol consumption
- Chronic vomiting
- Prolonged use of NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen)
- Bile reflux from the small intestine into the stomach
Diagnosis
- Upper endoscopy: A camera examines the stomach lining for inflammation; biopsy may be taken
- Blood tests: Checks red blood cells and screens for H. pylori and pernicious anaemia
- Stool occult blood test: Detects blood in the stool as a potential sign of gastritis
Complications of Gastritis
- Gastric ulcers and internal stomach bleeding
- Increased risk of stomach (gastric) cancer with chronic gastritis
- Pernicious anaemia from impaired B12 absorption
Ayurvedic Treatment for Gastritis
In Ayurveda, gastritis corresponds to Amlapitta — a Pitta disorder causing excess acidity and inflammation. Treatment includes cooling, soothing herbs such as Yashtimadhu (liquorice), Amalaki, Shatavari, and Guduchi combined with an alkaline, Pitta-pacifying diet. Gastritis treatment in Ayurveda heals the stomach lining and eliminates acid reflux without antacids or chemical drugs.
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