Ayurvedic Gastritis Care
Gastritis
Ayurvedic support for stomach lining inflammation, burning sensation, nausea, appetite imbalance, digestive discomfort, acidity, and Pitta-related gastric concerns.
Definition
Gastritis is a common name for different kinds of inflammation of the inner lining of the stomach, known as the mucosa. It is characterized by stomach ailments such as stomach cramps, diarrhea, constipation, and sometimes blood with the stools. Gastritis is common today and can affect people of all ages.
Causes
H. pylori is a common gastric pathogen that may cause gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, gastric adenocarcinoma, and low-grade gastric lymphoma. Other causes include unhealthy food, junk food, food cooked in adulterated oil or unhygienic conditions, excess caffeine, alcohol, stress, depression, sorrow, pain, side effects of some drugs, pernicious anemia, autoimmune disorders, and chronic bile reflux.
Symptoms
Symptoms may include anemia, nausea, loss of appetite, vomiting, burning sensation in the abdomen, chronic bile regurgitation, discomfort in the stomach region, coated tongue, and increased flow of saliva.
Ayurvedic View
In Ayurveda, gastritis can be correlated to Urdhvaga Amlapitta. It is mainly caused in people with Pitta constitution. When Pitta dosha gets vitiated, the chances of gastritis increase. Vata, Pitta, and Kapha are situated in the grahani, or duodenum, which is the seat of digestive fire, Agni. Fasting, eating during indigestion, and similar habits derange Pachaka Pitta and Agni, leading to Amlapitta.