Loose motion and loss of appetite in gastritis:

Sir, I have gastritis problem since 1 year and six months I lost my daily appetite and also lost around 8 kg I facing the problem of lose motion 5 times in a day please send me some tips.

Gastritis involves irritation and inflammation of the lining of your stomach.



You may suffer from loose motion and loss of appetite in gastritis. The other symptoms also include nausea, vomiting, headache, heart burn, dizziness and pain in the stomach. Loose motion occurs due to intestinal catarrh. Sometimes loose motion also occurs if there is acute or chronic infection of the stomach.



This infection generally occurs if the white blood cells enter the stomach through a certain injury.

You may suffer from loss of appetite in gastritis as the digestion does not occur properly. Any disorder in your stomach lining can affect the digestion and can lead to ulcers in the stomach. You may have a feeling of fullness in the stomach and there is abdominal pain.



Thus you may not feel like eating food. Loss of weight may not be the direct symptom of gastritis. However loss of appetite, loose motion, nausea and vomiting can reduce the intake of food. Thus your body may receive very less nutrients. This can lead to loss of weight. 

Certain causes of gastritis are high consumption of tea, coffee and alcohol, over eating, eating improperly cooked foods, and eating large quantities of spices or condiments. The other causes of gastritis are worry, grief, tension, drug use and use of strong acids.

Certain home remedies for gastritis which are found useful:

1. Have coconut water as it can provide rest to your stomach. It can also provide vitamins and minerals.
2. Have half cup of potato juice two to three times daily. Drink this juice half an hour before the meals .This can provide relief from gastritis.
3. Have about 500 ml of vegetable juice consisting of 200 ml of spinach juice with 300 ml of carrot juice.
4. Apply heat on empty stomach. Place hot compressor or hot water bottle on the stomach daily. This can provide relief from discomfort.
5. Chew fresh ginger before meals. This can be helpful for digestion.
6. Have a warm water enema daily for a week. This can help in cleansing the bowels.

Diet for gastritis is as follows:-

1. Have a balanced meal consisting of cereals pulses, fruits and vegetables.
2. Drink plenty of water.
   
   
   
   But water should not be taken with the meal as it can delay the digestion.
3. Have dinner at least two hours before going to the bed.
4. Chew your food properly and avoid eating hastily.
5. Avoid high consumption of spices, tea, coffee and alcohol, sour foods, pickles and fried foods.
6. You can have good amounts of yoghurt and cottage cheese.
7. Avoid stress, worry and tension. Lead a stress free and comfortable life.