Gastritis Ayurvedic Treatment

The inflammation of the lining tissue of stomach is called gastritis and is seen in many conditions like intestinal infection, excess intake of alcohol etc. It may be acute (sudden onset) or chronic (gradual onset). If there is not any associated diseases or complications, gastritis resolves within some days even without treatment. The inflammation is usually caused by damage of mucous membrane lining the stomach wall by contact with digestive juices or some infections.

Gastritis Signs and Symptoms

The common features of gastritis are pain and burning sensation in stomach (which may increase or decrease by having food), poor digestion, nausea, vomiting and feeling fulness in stomach after taking small amounts of food etc.

Gastritis Ayurvedic Analysis

Amlapitta is a disease affecting upper abdomen and its symptoms include indigestion, regurgitation of acidic fluid or partially digested food to mouth, pain and burning sensation in stomach, bad taste in mouth etc.

Gastritis Causative Factors (Ayurveda)

The causes of amlpaitta are excess intake of food and drinks that cause paka (inflammation) of stomach; sour/ salt/ spicy food, alcohol; stress etc.

Possible Complications of Gastritis Disease

The common complications are ulcer in stomach, perforations in stomach wall, bleeding, stomach cancer etc.

Other systemic diseases and precautions to be taken

Consider other disease conditions like Chron’s disease; medications (eg: pain killers); autoimmune factors; alcoholism; history of cancer etc before planning treatment.

Gastritis Disease Management with Ayurveda Treatment

Common treatment includes internal medication (kashaya, choorna, gutika etc) that reduce pitta, agni and inflammation. Snehapana, swedana (eg: steam bath, shirodhara), virechana (purgation), nasya (nasal instillation of medicine), vasthi (enema with suitable drug) etc are provided along with diet changes.

Diet

Reduce the consumption of spicy, hot, processed and junk foods. Include more vegetables, milk, fruits, nuts, buttermilk etc in diet.

Exercise

Mild to moderate exercise can be done as per physician’s guidance.

Gastritis Preventive Aspects in Ayurveda

Consume healthy diet that will not cause irritation to stomach. Exercise regularly. Avoid stress, smoking and alcoholism. Ensure adequate sleep.

Importance of Diet

Certain food items can worsen the symptoms, and therefor follow a healthy diet during and after treatment.

Lifestyle

Avoid the triggering food and drinks. Quit smoking and alcoholism. Take food in small quantity at frequent intervals. Avoid stress. Ensure enough sleep. Exercise regularly. Do not skip meals. Drink plenty of water.