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WEEK 2 Gastritis is an inflammation
Elements of Nutrition (NUTR 100)
University of Maryland Global Campus
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Digestive disorders are nothing new. As long as humans have consumed food, there have been problems with digestion. Now think about how human nutrition has changed over time and across geographical locations.
TASK:
Identify a digestive disorder that is closely linked to a particular time or place.
For example, a lower incidence of colorectal cancer has been documented in parts of the world where the local diet consists primarily of fresh fruits and vegetables with low consumption of cooked red meat. (Note: colorectal cancer is an example—please do not use this disorder in your discussion.)
CONTENT:
Discuss the causes and symptoms of your chosen disorder and possible treatment options.
Include information on the role of diet in mitigating or treating symptoms of the disorder.
In recent times we can see that nutrition has changed a lot. Most people no longer prepare food at home. They prefer to eat in restaurants or eat fast food. They don't
have a meal plan and they don't have time to digest food well. This makes us suffer from a nutritional imbalance that can lead to gastritis.
“Gastritis has an incidence of between 0% and 2% in patients undergoing endoscopy and of 4%-5% in those with chronic gastritis. The disease has been reported in various parts of the world but more commonly in Europe, and it appears to be less common in the United States”. (Akiva, M, 2020, pg 1)
Gastritis is an inflammation, irritation or erosion of the stomach lining. Common symptoms may include loss of appetite, indigestion, black stools, nausea and vomiting.
Causes: Gastritis occurs when something damages or weakens the stomach lining (mucosa). for example: Alcohol abuse, autoimmune diseases, medications, physical stress, and bile reflux.
Symptoms: black, tarry stools, bloating, loss of appetite, stomach ulcers, unintentional weight loss, pain or discomfort in the upper abdomen, and vomiting blood.
Possible treatment would be:
- Talk to your doctor. Sometimes lack of appetite is due to depression, which can be treated. Your appetite is likely to improve after treating the depression.
2 non-nutritious drinks, such as black coffee and tea; choose milk and juices instead. Try to eat more protein and fats, and less simple sugars.
3 or engage in light activity to stimulate appetite. Eat smaller meals and snacks more often. Eating six, seven or eight meals a day may be easier to tolerate than eating the same amount of food in three meals.
4: Antibiotics can treat bacterial infection. You may need to take more than one type of antibiotic for a couple of weeks.
In conclusion: Making necessary changes in the lifestyle and dietary pattern may remarkably lessen symptoms and prevent the condition from getting worse. Eating wholesome foods and avoiding certain triggers such as fatty or acidic can mitigate inflammation, pain as well as eases symptoms associated with gastritis and prevent irritation of the stomach lining. Gastritis diet offers proper nutrition and can be adapted to suit your nutritional needs.
WEEK 2 Gastritis is an inflammation
Course: Elements of Nutrition (NUTR 100)
University: University of Maryland Global Campus
