The treatment for gastritis nervosa involves the use of antacid and calming medications, changes in eating habits and regular practice of physical activity. Nerve gastritis can also be treated with the help of natural remedies such as chamomile, passion flower and lavender teas, which act as natural calming agents.
Nerve gastritis causes symptoms similar to those of classic gastritis, such as heartburn, a full stomach feeling and vomiting, but which arise in situations of irritability, fear and anxiety, and therefore treatment also evolves to avoid such situations.
Remedies for gastritis nervosa
Some examples of remedies to treat gastritis nervosa are:
- Stomach medicines such as Omeprazole and Ranitidine Hydrochloride;
- Calming remedies like Somalium and Dormonide.
These medications help to reduce the acidity of the stomach and act as a tranquilizer, reducing the tension and nervousness that trigger the gastritis crisis. However, these medications can generate dependence and should be taken according to the prescription of the gastroenterologist.
Home remedies for gastritis nervosa
Good examples of home remedies for gastritis nervosa are herbal teas that act as natural calming agents such as chamomile tea, passionflower blossom and lavender. Chamomile has calming properties that help calm the stomach walls by reducing the symptoms of gastritis and soothing the nervous system to deal with emotions and stress.
Chamomile tea ingredients
- 1 tablespoon of chamomile flowers
- 1 cup water
Method of preparation
Boil the ingredients for approximately 5 minutes, allow to cool, strain and drink several times a day, warm or cold. See other recipes in Home remedy for gastritis.
Foods for gastritis nervosa
Foods used to treat nervous gastritis should be high in fiber and easily digested, such as white meats, fish, vegetables, fruits, natural juices, skim milk and yoghurts, and white cheeses such as ricotta and cottage cheese.
Also, to prevent new bouts of gastritis, it is also important to avoid eating high-fat, stomach-fanging foods like pepper, fried foods, red meats, sausage, bacon, sausage, fatty foods like feijoada, fast foods, biscuits alcoholic beverages, soft drinks and sparkling water.
Other precautions include eating in quiet places, avoiding drinking during meals, not lying down after a meal, practicing physical activity regularly, and stopping smoking.
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