Question
What are the consequences of not treating acute hemorrhagic erosive gastritis? What should one be mindful of in daily diet and lifestyle?
Answer
Acute hemorrhagic erosive gastritis left untreated can lead to serious outcomes, including persistent bleeding, shock, and even death. Patients should avoid consuming stimulating beverages such as coffee and alcoholic drinks, and eat less foods that produce gas, such as potatoes, sweet potatoes, onions, and soybeans. Psychological stress is a factor that promotes chronic gastritis, so it should be avoided as much as possible. Emotional unrest and impatience can cause damage to the gastric mucosa and impair gastric function, so it is important to keep a calm mood and avoid emotional stress. Additionally, Helicobacter pylori can cause gastritis and other digestive tract problems, so taking antibiotics for two weeks can help in the treatment.