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Causes and Treatment of Gastritis
Gastritis is an inflammation of the gastric mucosa, which has a chronic acute course, caused in most cases by inadequate nutrition. The gastric mucosa is red, has red or bleed images subepithelial. Gastritis can occur in one in various parts of the stomach or cover it completely. How do we know whether and how to treat gastritis?
Causes of Gastritis
Gastritis can occur suddenly (acute) or gradually (chronic). Gastritis can be caused by irritation from alcohol intake, stress, chronic vomiting, and prolonged use of certain medications that contain aspirin, sulfa drugs, iodine, antibiotics or who are prescribed anti-inflammatory.
Gastritis can also be caused by the presence of Heliobacter pylori bacteria that live in the stomach mucosa in some cases if not treated early; it can lead to ulcers and even stomach cancer in some cases. Other culprits are pernicious anemia because it prevents the absorption of vitamin B12 in the stomach, various infections and viruses, autoimmune disorders and bile reflux.
How do I know if I have gastritis?
We should see a doctor and we are likely to perform some tests. Appropriate tests to diagnose gastritis are:
* Stool examination by this test will verify the presence of blood in the stool, since this is a sign of gastritis
* Blood tests are used to check the blood count will confirm if indeed existing anemia due to lack of red blood cells
* Endoscopy involves inserting a camera through exploratory patient’s digestive tract, reaching the stomach and allowing an assessment of the mucosal lining, if required will result in a tissue sample or biopsy for further analysis in the laboratory.
Treatment for gastritis
Treatment for gastritis usually involves the use of heartburn drugs and medications that decrease stomach acid is causing further irritation. The doctor may also include a diet to avoid spicy foods or spicy foods, high fat and limit your intake of drink irritants such as caffeine and alcohol.
In the event that gastritis is caused by a virus, it will be necessary to administer antibiotics to kill the bacteria causing the gastritis will disappear too.
There are many home remedies for gastritis and products of alternative medicine or natural medicine. All medicines for gastritis must be prescribed by a physician, and symptoms of any kind of gastritis usually improve briefly, shortly after starting treatment.
A Lap With Healthy Eating (1)
Many times I find that my patients tell me that from, well, you say that I have to eat healthy but can you tell me what that is healthy eating? Because I think I’m eating well and every day I’m fatter / more bloated ay / a. And when I hear this I think yes, they’re right. Every day we are bombarded with hundreds of advertising messages that tell us that the products advertised are the healthiest and then one goes and reads the newspaper that do not know what U.S. university (always in the U.S.) have found that not know which plant is used to prevent heart attack or cancer or diabetes, and eventually we become such a mess do not really know what to eat and how much.
All we are clear that the excesses are bad and there are few foods that we eat lots without being harmful to our body, but it will be able to specify in each case the recommended amount of each food is a world. Trying to make a treaty openly reduced nutritional capacity and beyond the scope of this article (and I would almost say that this writer) but I can hope to give you some touches of what the majority of Spanish and foreign scientific societies consider eating well.
To start you must stay clear that there is no food in itself, contains all the nutrients we need, therefore, it is essential that our food is varied. Let’s see now, groups, how should each contribute to our diet.
Vegetables and vegetables are essential to our diet. They are, as it were, a pillar. They contain plenty of fiber (which helps us to go to the bathroom) but is also packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. It is preferable to eat them raw to take advantage of all its nutrients and, if boiling, also consume the broth. They are, therefore, daily (about 300-400 grams a day).
Fruits are another important source of fiber, vitamins, minerals and water. We drink it in juice but it is better to take them whole and fresh. We’ve all seen the television campaign that advised to take 5 pieces of fruit a day, preferably some of them rich in vitamin C such as, orange.
Drinking Alcohol is Bad for Health
Within limits, drinking has been associated with longevity and some health benefits. Some studies have found, for example, that people who drink or two glasses of alcoholic beverage usually suffer fewer heart attacks than abstainers and heavy drinkers. Moderate amounts of alcohol may even improve health.
“When you’re relaxed, increases blood flow to various parts of the body, which in turn increases the flow of nutrients to the body’s organs,” said John Pinto, director of the Nutrition Research Laboratory at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City.
But on the other hand, other research shows that alcohol can be a health risk. For example, the newsletter of the American Medical Association recently published a review of six studies on alcohol and breast cancer concluded that women, who consume two to five glasses of alcohol per day, increase by 41% risk of contracting the disease.
And another study shows that a chronic excess of alcohol may increase the risk of stroke, osteoporosis, liver damage and increased blood pressure, not to mention pre-menstrual syndrome, insomnia and accidents. The most important thing to note: when it comes to drinking alcohol, is moderation. Experts say that the healthy limit for women is seven measures per week-with no more than two drinks per occasion.
What Healthy Foods do not Help me Gain Weight
Maintain our ideal weight is based on a good and proper nutrition. Many times, despite exercise, drinking water (8 glasses), and eat small amounts, we wonder why we do not lose weight.
The answer lies in our pantry, and we should include those at the forefront with its satiating power, or diuretic detox help improve our image and health care.
It’s light, cleansing and rich in fiber. Contains substances that prevent drainage water retention, makes the assimilation of fats, and thanks to its fiber prevents constipation. And it is best to only provide 21 kcal per 100 g. You can eat them in an omelette, boiled, steamed, baked, etc.
Help to reduce appetite. Those who eat almonds as a diet are more likely to lose weight. One reason is its high content of fiber and healthy fat, which makes them a highly satiating food. Note that 20 almonds equal one serving of fruit to 120 kcal.
Why do not We Skip the Dinner in Our Power
In making the meal plan, many people downplay the role that dinner. However, nutrition experts say that this food is as necessary as breakfast or lunch, as it provides our body the nutrients and minerals you need during the night and early morning. It is also essential for the proper functioning of the digestive tract.
There is the idea that eating at night can become overweight or cause sleep disorders, but the reality is very different. Skip dinner is not the best option for weight loss, since by reducing the metabolic rate; the body burns fat more slowly. Lack of food increases the production of insulin and this causes weakness, and therefore need to consume more tomorrow.
For a dinner to be healthy should include the following: vegetables (steamed, in salads or cream), carbohydrates (cereal or tuber) in small portions, and protein (fish, chicken, grilled or steamed, turkey, etc.)… The schedule should be between eight or nine at night to properly digest food before going to bed.
Health Advice – Recommendations on Food in Schools
The Inter-Territorial Council of the National Health System (CISNS) has agreed on Wednesday a plan with recommendations on food sold in schools and combine criteria to develop school menus.
The products sold (both in vending machines and in the bars) can not have more than 200 kilocalories, of which a maximum of 35% should be fat and 10% saturated fat. Also set limits for salt and sugar.
Under these criteria, we will have to withdraw from the sale of bakery products, soft drinks, candy and much of the fruit juices. Or drinks with caffeine or other stimulants (except those that are naturally present in cocoa, for example), or those with artificial sweeteners (known as light).
There can be no more than 200 calories, 0.5 grams of salt, and, of course, take some trans fatty acid (except for those naturally dairy or meat products). Thus, almost no bun, bag of chips, cookies (for sound that are sold) or salty snack, make the cut.
Health Minister insisted that there is a ban on any food. “It only sets limits on the sale of certain products based on the recommendations of the experts for children, which have no nutritional criteria to determine what foods to eat and what not, do not have access to them.” Read the rest of this entry »
Child Nutrition
Nutrition is one key factor that will determine your baby’s growth and prosperity. Try to get used to a diet that will provide all the calories of protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals you need.
Controlled from the first moment the food and nutrition for your baby. Diets that do not provide enough calories and nutrients and are followed without medical supervision can change your growth a little, so be careful that they are well-balanced diet.