Dietary advice for gastritis patient

Is ripe banana suitable for gastritis patient?


Gastritis is a rather common occurrence and is often misjudged to be a single disease. However, to be more precise, gastritis is a collection of several different conditions that all lead to an inflammation of the stomach lining. The common symptom that affects all patients of the condition is a significant amount of pain or discomfort present in the upper part of the belly or abdomen. The condition exists on both, acute and chronic forms where it will affect an individual for a stint of two or three days in the acute condition while the chronic condition could last for longer periods even running into weeks. Other prominent symptoms of the condition include a distinct loss of appetite, vomiting that could include blood, dark stools and nausea. A diagnosis for the condition will only be confirmed by conducting a few medical tests at the clinic of a licensed doctor or hospital. The condition can be caused by a number of factors including an excessive intake of anti-inflammatory drugs, smoking, alcohol, an erosion of the protective layer of the stomach lining and an infection of the stomach. Individuals that have a significantly weak immune system may also suffer from gastritis after an attack of a viral infection.

A gastritis diet for the condition needs to include a good balance of three basic food groups such as seeds, nuts and grains, vegetables and fruits. Any consumption of substances like alcohol, nicotine, chilies, red meat and pickles should be strongly avoided. Wile sweets pastries and other dairy products should also be avoided; the patient should be able to freely indulge in yogurt and cheese.

One of the most trusted diet therapies to counter the condition is to have an all fruit diet for a stretch of five days by taking three meals a day separated by five hours each. The frequent usage of an enema will also be beneficial. When you are done following this diet for a whole week, you should consume some black raisins soaked over the course of the night in a copper vessel containing water. For breakfast you should only have a glass of milk sweetened with honey, accompanied by some fresh fruit. During lunch you can indulge yourself in a bowl of freshly prepared steamed vegetable and a glass of buttermilk. If you feel a little famished toward the early part of the evening, try restricting yourself to a glass of carrot juice or coconut water. For dinner, you can have a large bowl of fresh green vegetable salad with a dressing of lemon juice.

answered by G M

Yes, ripe banana is suitable for gastritis patients. You may mash it and mix it with milk for increasing its effectiveness. Gastritis is a complex disorder involving unbalance of gastric juices. stomach pain, acid reflux, inflamation, burning sensation in digestive canal is commonly found. Basic causes are to be found in diet and inappropriate life style, leading to improper digestion. Eating food is reagrded as worship to God in ayurveda, to be done most ceremoniously. But modern lifestyle has fast food, junk food and inadequate time to take food.

More details on this aspect of gastritis and some home remedies, diet recommendations may be found at non-commercial link:

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ayurvedaonline/message/7229 

answered by S B


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