Very common among women, the nervous gastritis it is influenced by emotional factors and is usually due to inflammation in the stomach. Depending on eating habits, it is possible to feel this discomfort, to a greater or lesser extent. Find out how to reduce these pains and ensure your well-being.
According to the doctor. Tabata Cristina Alterats Antoniaci, gastroenterologist at Grupo São Cristovão Saúde, gastritis, also called functional dyspepsia, is an organic disease, as there is alteration of the gastric mucosa and such symptoms are characterized by stomach pain or discomfort, which worsen with stress and anxiety. “Therefore, a global approach by the patient’s physician is important, assessing whether the two pathologies are combined, and in this case, the treatment of anxiety is fundamental for the improvement of gastric symptoms”, he points out.
There is no single cause for the evolution of this condition, but certainly emotional backgrounds directly interfere with the symptoms. In addition to a balanced diet, a correct diagnosis is necessary, including imaging tests to complement the anamnesis (interview with the patient) and physical examination.
According to the specialist, after a good conversation with the patient, “you can refer him to joint treatments, such as with the help of a nutritionist and/or psychologist, or even a psychiatrist, forming a multidisciplinary team to assist the patient”, he reveals.
If you notice any of the symptoms of nervous gastritis in your day to day and they are persistent, the right thing to do is to consult with a specialist. “There are a number of factors that can be adjusted, seeking to improve the staff.
A diet rich in vitamins and minerals, leaving aside stimulants such as chocolate and coffee, because in excess they generate anxiety, is one of the alternatives”, emphasizes Tabata.
Drinking water is also useful in controlling stress, as it reduces body temperature, prevents dryness in the throat, usually caused by nervousness, and helps with digestion and hydration of your body.
Foods with a calming effect, such as light sweets and teas, are indicated to minimize the biological reaction to stress. Others help control stomach PH and relieve symptoms, especially heartburn. Are they:
- cooked vegetables, especially potatoes;
- fruits such as bananas and melons (citrus fruits should be avoided);
- whole grains, such as oats;
- lean meats such as fish and skinless chicken.
Finally, physical activities help release endorphins and can help to balance your emotions, such as hiking, meditation and yoga: “Always include meeting or talking to people who make you feel calm and happy in your week. We all have our “lions” to face and slowly, we will overcome them”, concludes the gastro.
