Yesterday was a bad day for me
because I was so called under attack by gastric pain.I was diagnosed with this
disease last year.Before this I'm a young healthy girl with no disease but now
I'm the girl with a disease perhaps there will be no 2 3 4 or 5 more diseases
to come.Perhaps...perhaps...Through my experiences in dealing with gastric, I
could state it was horribly painful and ugly.I couldn't sleep whole night
although I already took my "no healing effects" medicines.The
suffering hour was prolonged until dawn.The pain took place at my upper
abdomen (below the ribs and above the navel) which is sometimes I could feel it
protracted to my vertebrae.The causes?? People always mention that a person suffers from acidity when his/her diet,
eating timings and lifestyle is not healthy and perfect. Due to hectic life,
people go for unhealthy food which is heavy on the digestion process therefore
leading to acidity.How fact those opinion were? I think we should refer to
those article that I read.Lets check it out.
WHAT IS GASTRIC PAIN??
Gastric
pain is centered in the upper abdomen, and the pain varies from a dull ache to
severe, throbbing pain. It does sometimes associate with symptoms such as vomiting,
diarrhea etc.Gastric pain could be a signal that there are more serious
conditions that need attention or you need a change in lifestyle. Gastritis can
be improves quickly with treatment. However, if leaves untreated, it could lead
to stomach ulcer and eventually stomach cancer.
THE
SYMPTOMS
Abdominal Pain
Abdominal pain is the most common symptom of a gastric ulcer. This pain can be
burning, gnawing or aching, and it might feel similar to hunger pains. The pain
occurs anywhere between the navel and the breastbone, and occasionally spreads
to the back. The most common location for gastric ulcer pain is just beneath
the rib cage on the left side of the body. Gastric ulcer pain frequently
attacks within two to three hours of eating a meal but can also occur at night
when the stomach is empty.
Indigestion
Another common gastric ulcer symptom is indigestion, which typically involves a
burning sensation in the middle of the chest. This indigestion can make a
gastric ulcer sufferer burp, belch or hiccup quite frequently. Some gastric
ulcer patients feel a slight choking sensation during a bout of indigestion.
The indigestion usually disappears after taking an acid reducer or an antacid.
This symptom is frequently mistaken for simple heartburn or gastroesophageal
reflux disease (GERD).
Other Symptoms
Gastric ulcer patients can suffer from a host of other symptoms, including
headaches, dizziness, light-headedness, fatigue, weakness and pale skin.
Gastric ulcers occasionally produce scar tissue that obstructs the passage of
food through an individual’s digestive tract. This can cause the patient to
vomit frequently or feel quite full after eating very little. Some individuals
report feeling bloated after eating, while others complain of significantly
decreased appetite levels. All of these factors can cause unintentional weight
loss.
Bleeding Gastric Ulcers
Bleeding gastric ulcer can trigger less common but potentially more serious
symptoms. A bleeding ulcer can cause a patient to throw up bright red blood or
to vomit digested blood that looks similar to brown coffee grounds. A bleeding
ulcer might also cause a patient to pass stools that contain dark red blood or
to pass black stools that look like tar. All of these are signs of a severe
gastric ulcer. Any individual suffering from these symptoms should schedule an
appointment to see a doctor as soon as possible.
WHAT
GASTRIC CAN LEADS TO???
Gastric cancer is also known as stomach cancer.Stomach cancer takes many years
to develops before a true cancer develops, pre-cancerous changes often occur in
the lining of the stomach. There is no any symptoms on starting stage of
Gastric cancer or they can be vague and non-specific — such as nausea or weight
loss
The most common affects of gastric cancer is adenocarcinoma which develops in
glands of the innermost layer of the stomach.Gastric cancer or Stomach cancers
can spread in different ways.They can grow through the wall of the stomach and
invade nearby organs.In this sense, gastric cancer occurs when cells in the
lining of the stomach grow uncontrollably and form tumors that can invade
normal tissues and spread to other parts of the body.
They can also attack to the lymph vessels and nearby lymph node.. Its is really
hard to diagnose Gastric ulcer in early stage. Indigestion and stomach
discomfort can be symptoms of early cancer.When the Gastric cancer becomes more
advance, it can spread (metastasize) to organs such as the liver, lungs, and
bones through the bloodstream.
There are about 9,000 new cases of Gastric cancer diagnosed every year in
America and it’s more common in men, particularly in late middle age.22,800 new
cases of stomach cancer were diagnosed in the United States, and 14,000
Americans died of the disease.
Oh my God...I wont become one of them...........:(
CURE
OR PREVENTION
First of all Gastric ulcer patient should have avoid high fat products,gastric
diet should be non- fat or low fat milk products.It is also recommended that
you should have avoid chili peppers, black pepper, mustard, curry and other
strong spices foods.Although there is no clear evidence to suggest these foods
cause ulcers, they have been shown to aggravate symptoms.
Don’t take food in hurry,Always take meal with patience.Vitamin E is also
recommended in gastric Diet,Like Soybean oil,sunflower seed oil and whole
grains.
According to some studies that omega-3 fatty acid is also good for gastric
patient,It is found in oily fish like salmon, mackerel, sardines and herring –
may help reduce the risk of ulcers.
Caffeine and alcohol should be strictly avoid in diet,because they can be
problems for an gastric ulcer patient.
Avoid skipping food or not to overeat because it can also cause of gastric
ulcer.
Always take dinner before 3 hours of bedtime, Bedtime snacks or eating disorder
can invite gastric problem.
Natural ways to cure gastric
pain:
1. Have plenty of cold water. Even ice creams and cold milk are beneficial
to provide relief from gastric pain.
2. Use a heating pad over the stomach if you have gastric pain.
3. To reduce acidity pain, go for a jog. Avoid having spicy or greasy food. Go
for simple food which is light and easy to digest. Coconut water, lemonade,
jaljeera water are beverages which cure gastric pain. Even chewing ajwain with
hot water is a natural way to cure gastric pain.
4. Acidity is due to poor digestion. Eating more can increase the problem.
Reduce the food intake and have simple light food.
5. Eat slow and chew the food properly. Have frequent food in small quantities
at intervals.
6. Stay away from sauce, caffeine products like coffee, smoking, mints and
alcohol as these agitate the stomach.
7. Eat on time. Natural way to cure gastric pain is by eating on time. Avoid
eating too late especially 30-60 minutes before going to bed. It is best to
have dinner 3-4 hours before going to bed.
8. Avoid having oily food. Work out a little to feel light.
Use these natural ways to cure gastric pain and reduce acidity problems.
As a conclusion...healthy eating is the main key for the better health.I want to improve mine starting from today..:)
