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Gastric Problems - First Aid and Emergency Treatment Guide

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   What are Gastric Problems?
    Types
   Causes 
   Gastric trouble
   Symptoms
   Avoid 
   Treatment
 

     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:
    a. Acidic foods
    b. Alcohol
    c. Smoking
    d. Stress
    e. 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:
    a. Antacids 
    b. H2 antagonists 
    c. Proton pump inhibitors
  • Timely meals releives pain due to ulcers
  • Consult - Gastroenterologist.

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Hi i am Raghu, suffering from gastric for the lost 3-4year please send the medicine my mail ID raghu0603@gmail.com
(Posted by Raghudorai, India Date : 2/8/2012 )
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(Posted by suresh44447, N/A Date : 2/6/2012 )
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(Posted by shruti17, India Date : 2/1/2012 )
my name is harsha i am suffering from Gastric Problem please send me some suggestions my mail id is sriharsha364@gmail.com
(Posted by sriharsha364, India Date : 1/18/2012 )
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