Gastritis

WHAT IS GASTRITIS ?

Gastritis is the inflammation, irritation, or erosion of the stomach lining/mucosa, which can occur suddenly (acute gastritis) or develop gradually over time (chronic gastritis).

TYPES:

• Acute gastritis
• Chronic gastritis
• Erosive gastritis
• Non-erosive gastritis
• Autoimmune gastritis
• Infectious gastritis
• Reactive (chemical) gastritis

CAUSES:

• Helicobacter pylori infection
• Prolonged use of Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
• Excessive alcohol consumption
• Stress (severe illness or trauma)
• Autoimmune response
• Bile reflux
• Smoking
• Certain infections (viral, fungal, parasitic)
• Radiation and chemotherapy
• Allergic reactions to foods or medications

SYMPTOMS:

• Upper abdominal pain or discomfort
• Nausea/Vomiting
• Bloating
• Loss of appetite
• Indigestion
• Feeling of fullness in the upper abdomen after eating
• Heartburn
• Black or tarry stools (if bleeding occurs)
• Vomiting blood (in severe cases)
• Fatigue (due to anemia from bleeding)

HOW CAN NIRVANA HELP YOU TREAT GASTRITIS:

We design a holistic treatment protocol that focuses upon overall healing of your body, your treatment plan can consist of

• DIET:

• INCLUDE: green vegetables, fruits, nuts.
• AVOID: processed food, spicy food, caffeine.
• Turmeric (curcumin), Black pepper(piperine), Ginger(gingerol)- anti-inflammatory.
• Smoothening juices.

• ACUPUNCTURE:

• Helps in increasing metabolism.
• Relieves symptoms like pain and discomfort.

• HYDROTHERAPY:

• Sits bath/ Hip bath – soothes the pain, improves circulation
• Gastro Hepatic Pack
• Cold wraps on abdomen
• Cold compress – to reduce inflammation

• NATUROPATHY:

• Mud pack on abdomen / direct mud application – to improve digestion and strengthen organs.

• YOGA:

• ASANAS: Sarvangasana, Ardha matsyendrasana Bhadrasana, Setubandhasana
• PRANAYAMA: Anulom Vilom, Sitkari, Sitali, Bhramari