Chronic gastritis refers to chronic non-specific inflammation of the gastric mucosa, which is divided into three types: superficial, atrophic and hypertrophic gastritis. The cause is still unclear, but it may be the sequelae of acute gastritis; long-term use of drugs that are irritating to the stomach, such as salicylates; long-term use of foods that damage the gastric mucosa, such as strong tea, coffee, pepper, chili, rough food, Alcohol, or bacteria or toxins from infection foci in the nasal cavity or oropharynx enter the stomach and irritate the gastric mucosa for a long time. Chronic gastritis can also be secondary to organic damage to the stomach such as cancer or ulcers; Helicobacter pylori infection in the gastric antrum can weaken the resistance of the gastric mucosa and cause chronic gastritis. In addition, some dietary mistakes that cause acute gastritis can also lead to chronic gastritis.

Dietary treatment of chronic gastritis:

(1) Eliminate the cause

Treat acute gastritis thoroughly, quit smoking and drinking, and avoid foods that are harmful to the gastric mucosa and medications. Actively treat chronic inflammation of the mouth, nose, and throat.

(2) Eat a balanced diet

Eat more protein with high biological value and foods rich in vitamins to maintain or promote health. Pay attention to the intake of vitamin C and B vitamins. Supplements such as vitamin B12 and folic acid. Anemia patients should eat more iron-rich foods, such as organ meats, eggs, dark fresh vegetables and fruits.

(3) Food selection

Choose foods that are light, less greasy, less irritating, and easy to digest. Exciting foods such as peppers, onions, garlic, and pepper are not conducive to gastric mucosal inflammation. recovery, so fasting is required.

(4) Maintain acid-base balance

When superficial gastritis causes excessive gastric acid secretion, you can consume milk, soy milk, alkali-containing steamed buns, pureed vegetables, noodles, etc. to Neutralizes stomach acid. When atrophic gastritis has low gastric acid, eat foods that stimulate gastric acid secretion, such as thick broth, chicken soup, sour fruits or juices, and fragrant condiments to help digestion.

(5) Eat small and frequent meals

Don’t be overly full at each meal to reduce the burden on the stomach. Use a dry and thin meal to avoid insufficient energy intake.