Dietary Management for Pediatric Gastritis

Pediatric gastritis is primarily caused by overeating, poor dietary habits, or environmental factors. The key to treatment lies in preventing dehydration, acidosis, and hypokalemia. It is recommended that patients use oral rehydration to enhance gastrointestinal motility and reduce the damage of inflammatory mediators to the gastric mucosa. At the same time, dietary adjustments should be made to avoid overly stimulating and high-salt foods, and to increase the intake of fresh vegetables and fruits.
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