Is Gastritis an Indication of Stress Level in Mind?

During this corona pandemic, most of the people are complaining about gastritis problems. Some of them have severe problems. Many of us have lost their jobs. Some of them are in the state of fear of losing a job due to pandemic. Some companies and organizations are just providing partial payments, which are hard enough to sustain.

Let’s see what Gastritis is:

Gastritis is an inflammation, irritation, or erosion of the lining of the stomach. It can occur suddenly (acute) or gradually (chronic).

In many types of research, it is determined that when a person is in the acidic level increases with the stress. As acidic level increases in the stomach, there is an inflammation or irritation, or both may occur within the stomach. This leads to acute or severe Gastritis.

Let’s recall a story:

One of my College friends usually is complaining about the Gastritis problem. Most of the friends suggest Medication and medical counseling. He follows the Medication; however, there is no improvement or some days a partial improvement. Then, I start to follow him, and eventually, I knew that he usually used to be in stress due to family problems and job problems.

It’s an indication of stress level:

Gastritis is a common health problem. It may have medical or biological aspects in some ways. The most important point is, “Gastritis is simply the indication of stress level in mind.”

Medical Causes:

Gastritis may be caused due to Medication such as aspirin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. One may suffer from Gastritis due to the infection with the Helicobacter pylori bacteria, the organism responsible for the majority of the stomach and duodenal ulcers. Excess consumption of alcohol as well as protracted vomiting more likely to cause Gastritis.

The most common problem creator: The overproduction of gastric juices, which is a stress response in most people, is the cause of Gastritis.

The other causes are the backflow of bile from the small intestine (duodenum), allergic and immune conditions. It might be caused by exposure to unwanted radiation.

Medical Symptoms:

Symptoms of Gastritis may vary from individual to individual. In some cases, there are no symptoms. The most common symptoms include:

Indigestion, Vomiting, Abdominal pain & Abdominal bloating.
Nausea, Hiccups & Burning or gnawing feeling in the stomach between meals or at night.
Loss of appetite, Vomiting blood or coffee-ground –like material & Black tarry stools.

Treatment:

i) Take antacids and other drugs to reduce stomach acid
ii) Avoid hot and spicy foods

iii) For Gastritis caused by H. pylori infection, your doctor will prescribe a regimen of several antibiotics plus an acid-blocking drug

iv) If the Gastritis is caused by pernicious anemia, B12 vitamin shots will be given.

v)Eliminating irritating foods from your diet such as lactose from dairy or gluten from wheat

Note that any medication should be taken only under the supervision of a certified medical person only. Once the underlying problem disappears, the Gastritis usually does, too. You should talk to your doctor before stopping any medicine or starting any gastritis treatment on your own.

Suggestions:

In this material world, everyone has been living with the fear of losing something. It takes the courage to grow up and identify who you are. Avoid the stress level as far as possible. Try to be stress-free. This may significantly maintain the acid level and surely the Gastritis.