Gastritis is a type of condition that causes inflammation in the stomach and that, therefore, produces discomfort when assimilating food. However, within this type of condition we also find nervous gastritis (also known as functional dyspepsia) and which produces symptoms very similar to traditional gastritis.
The main difference that nervous gastritis brings is that it does not inflame the stomach due to the presence of bacteria, but rather that the swelling is a response of our body in a situation of excessive stress. The reason for this condition is psychological: the accumulation of stress or tension leads to the appearance of symptoms.
In this article we are going to talk about what nervous gastritis is, its symptoms and the treatment recommended by health experts.
What is nervous gastritis
Nerve gastritis is a condition that is related to gastritis because the symptoms are very similar: burning, heartburn, upset stomach … But the cause is not the same, because traditional gastritis causes inflammation of the stomach due to the presence of bacteria, whereas the nervous one does it because of emotional motives.
The reasons for these symptoms in the digestive system are related to the emotion management. The accumulation of nerves or tension in the day to day is what causes these signs and discomfort to appear. Therefore, one of the keys to treating nervous gastritis will always be therapy.
It is a type of gastritis that has a cure and that can be treated by making some changes in lifestyle: a better diet, a review of the medication or products that are ingested daily, a calmer life, etc.
Main symptoms of nervous gastritis
Nervous gastritis does not always present clear symptoms, however, there are some effects produced by stress that affect us internally. The most common are the following:
–Pain in the stomach. It is the most obvious symptom of any type of gastritis and it also occurs in the case of nervous
–Lack of hunger. Due to stomach bloating, nervous gastritis generates a feeling of being full at all times and, therefore, reduces hunger.
–Stomach heavinessl. You feel that food is not digested well and that the stomach is fuller than normal.
–Acidity. Due to inflammation, food costs more to digest and this causes burning in the stomach.
–Sickness. The discomfort that takes place in the stomach causes the patient to feel like giving back and to experience nausea.
Treatment of nervous gastritis
Nervous gastritis can be treated and, for this, three specific points must be addressed:
–Drugs. After all, the stomach is inflamed, so we must protect it with drugs such as Omeprazole.
–Emotional management. Going to therapy or changing habits to have a more relaxed and calm life is essential to treat nervous gastritis, since nerves are the main cause of this condition.
–Light diet. We must also bet on a diet for gastritis that is easy to digest and with light foods to improve digestion and avoid pain in the stomach.
This information does not replace in any case the diagnosis or prescription by a doctor. It is important to go to a specialist when symptoms occur in case of illness and never self-medicate.
Bibliography
• Castañeda, P. (2015). Work stress in young professionals and its relationship with nervous gastritis.
• Valdivia Roldán, M. (2011). Gastritis and gastropathies. Journal of Gastroenterology of Peru, 31 (1), 38-48.
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