Small tips for bile reflux gastritis

Bile reflux gastritis can be relieved by adjusting diet, changing lifestyle habits, medication treatment, psychological regulation, traditional Chinese medicine regulation, and other methods. Bile reflux gastritis is usually caused by gastrointestinal dysfunction, dysfunction of the pyloric sphincter, history of gastric surgery, long-term smoking and alcohol abuse, and excessive mental stress.

1. Diet adjustment

Light and digestible food, such as rice porridge, noodles, steamed eggs, etc., should be selected to avoid greasy, spicy and irritating food. Eat small meals frequently, avoid overeating at each meal, maintain an upright posture after meals, and avoid immediately lying flat. Moderate consumption of warm ginger tea or honey water can help alleviate stomach discomfort.

2. Change habits

Avoid wearing tight clothing that compresses the abdomen. Raise the head of the bed while sleeping to prevent nighttime reflux. Quit smoking and limit alcohol consumption to reduce irritation to the gastrointestinal mucosa. Taking a walk after a meal can help promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, but avoid vigorous exercise. Maintain a regular schedule and avoid staying up late.

3. Medication therapy [SEP]: Gastrointestinal motility promoting drugs such as domperidone and mosapride, gastric acid suppressing drugs such as omeprazole and rabeprazole, and gastric mucosal protective drugs such as magnesium aluminum carbonate and sucralfate can be used under the guidance of a doctor. Do not self medicate, adjust medication plan according to medical advice.

4. Psychological regulation

Long term mental stress can worsen symptoms, and stress can be relieved through meditation, deep breathing, yoga, and other methods. Maintain an optimistic attitude and avoid anxiety and depression. If necessary, seek professional psychological counseling, learn stress management skills, and improve autonomic nervous system dysfunction.

5. TCM recuperation

TCM believes that bile reflux is related to liver qi invading the stomach, and acupuncture and moxibustion, moxibustion and other therapies can be used to regulate the spleen and stomach function. Common acupoints include Zusanli, Zhongwan, Neiguan, etc. Under the guidance of a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, one can also take formulas such as Chaihu Shugan San and Xiangsha Liujunzi Tang to regulate physical constitution. Patients with bile reflux gastritis should pay attention to keeping warm and avoiding catching a cold in daily life. Maintain moderate exercise such as walking, Tai Chi, etc. to enhance physical fitness. Regularly review gastroscopy to monitor changes in the condition. If the symptoms persist or worsen, seek medical attention promptly and rule out other organic diseases. Establishing a healthy lifestyle can help control symptoms and prevent recurrence.