Gastritis is an inflammation or erosion of the stomach lining which affect the production of protective mucus and causes indigestion symptoms, feeling full and abdominal pain.
Some factors such as bacterial infection, some medications, age, excessive alcohol intake and stress increase your risk of gastritis.
Gastritis complications include peptic ulcers, bleeding, nutritional deficiencies, and an increased risk of cancer.
Diet:
Diet play an important role in the digestive system and some foods and drinks can improve or worsen the gastritis symptoms. To manage the symptom you should avoid some foods and drinks that trigger symptoms.
Foods that cause stomach irritation and should be avoided
- Fried and fatty foods
- Spicy foods
- Highly acidic foods and drinks as tomatoes and citrus fruits or juices
- Caffeinated drinks such as coffee, tea, chocolate and coke
- Carbonated drinks
- mustard grains
- Alcohol
- High fibre foods, such as vegetables, whole grains, and legumes
- Low fat foods, such as fish, and lean meats
- Probiotics
