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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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Posted by: innocent123, Pakistan Posted on: 5/8/2013 hi, i have gastric problem .... gas leaked out without my intension i don't know why it is happening to me i am facing this problem for the last 15 years due to this i am not doing any job or anything because it make me feel shame when smell comes suddenly then i realize it has comed from my body tell me what is this one more thing white particles exclude with my stool
Posted by: bodhang, N/A Posted on: 3/12/2013 i have a gastric problems, but never solve it. What can i do..?
Posted by: dhanu84, India Posted on: 3/11/2013 hi, my mother facing prolem of acdity and gastric.ther is constan pain in her body. we take treatment from various doctor. but we did not get relief. please suggest us
Posted by: muralidhara02, India Posted on: 3/7/2013 I am suffering fro gastric very recently. I am suffering from knee, back and stomach pain and even feeling omitting sensation. Please do advise me as to what are the medicines I need to take. H P MURALIDHARA.
Posted by: jram1954, India Posted on: 12/25/2012 I Have gastric problem today and vomited once in morning while consuming 2 glass of water.What I have to take as precation &what i take in food.I am vegiterian
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