What should children avoid eating when they have acute gastritis?

Acute gastritis is one of the common acute gastrointestinal diseases among modern people. It is easy to cause acute gastritis due to problems with lifestyle and eating habits. However, if a child suffers from acute gastritis, how should auxiliary treatment be provided? What foods should be avoided during treatment? Let’s take a look together below!

Infectious gastroenteritis can be caused by infection with viruses, bacteria, or parasites. Toxins and drugs can cause chemical gastroenteritis. Viral infection is the most common cause of gastroenteritis. There are many viruses that can cause gastroenteritis, the most common of which is rotavirus, followed by Norwalk virus, astrovirus and enteric adenovirus.

Common routes of infection include: food (especially seafood), contaminated water sources, contact with infected people, unclean tableware, and not washing hands before eating.

The type and severity of gastroenteritis symptoms depend on the type and amount of the microorganism or toxin. The most common symptom is diarrhea. Other symptoms include: abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, fever, loss of appetite, weight loss (which may be a sign of dehydration), heavy sweating, cold and clammy skin, muscle pain or joint stiffness, fecal incontinence, etc.

Severe vomiting and diarrhea can lead to dehydration of the body, and infants may also show less tears when crying. Severe vomiting or diarrhea can cause hyponatremia, hypokalemia, and hypotension. For seriously ill, weak, young and elderly patients, shock and renal failure may occur in severe cases.

Gastric ulcer: If chronic gastroenteritis is not effectively controlled for a long time, it is likely to cause diseases such as gastric ulcer. Gastric ulcer, superficial gastritis and erosive gastritis are accompanied by obvious inflammation. It is recommended that everyone should undergo gastroscopy in time to avoid delaying diagnosis and treatment.

Anemia: Generally, gastroenteritis is followed by symptoms of blood loss, which can cause anemia. Chronic gastroenteritis is accompanied by two types of anemia after massive blood loss: 1. Megaloblastic anemia, also known as pernicious anemia. Patients have symptoms of anemia: dizziness, fatigue, palpitations, and pale complexion. 2. Iron deficiency anemia. One is caused by chronic blood loss; the other is caused by insufficient nutrition due to chronic gastroenteritis. Researchers say milk fat is a saturated fat found in large quantities in ice cream and chocolate products. It is difficult to digest. To do this, the liver has to secrete a large amount of bile to help break down milk fat in the intestines. This intestinal environment is particularly suitable for the survival of Bacillus wardii. This bacterium is almost nonexistent in the intestines. However, the researchers found that the proportion of this bile-loving bacteria in the intestines of experimental mice that regularly consumed a full-fat diet was as high as 6%. It can activate the immune system of people who are susceptible to enteritis and trigger enteritis.

The above is what we introduced to you today about what children with acute gastritis should not eat, as well as related precautions and methods. I believe parents will keep them in mind. This concerns the health and safety of the child. Therefore, once a child suffers from acute gastritis, he or she should first be sent to the hospital for treatment, and then follow the doctor's advice to avoid secondary injury.