Gastritis

descriptionOverview

Gastritis is inflammation of the stomach lining, causing vomiting, nausea, and abdominal pain. Acute gastritis is common — often from eating garbage, spoiled food, foreign objects, or toxic substances. Chronic gastritis develops over weeks to months and may indicate food allergies, Helicobacter infection, or underlying disease. Most acute cases resolve with dietary management.

searchSymptoms to Watch For

• warningVomiting (may contain bile or blood)
• warningLoss of appetite
• warningAbdominal pain and hunched posture
• warningExcessive drooling and lip-licking
• warningEating grass

restaurantHow Nutrition Helps

For acute gastritis, a brief 12-24 hour fast followed by a bland diet (boiled chicken and rice, or prescription GI diet) allows the stomach to heal. Small, frequent meals reduce gastric acid production. Avoiding fatty, spicy, or rich foods prevents recurrence. For chronic gastritis, hypoallergenic diets may be needed.

directions_runHow Activity Helps

Rest during acute episodes. Resume normal activity once appetite and energy return.

verifiedPrevention Tips

• check_circleKeep garbage and toxic substances out of reach
• check_circleDon't feed fatty table scraps
• check_circleTransition food changes gradually over 7-10 days
• check_circleAvoid NSAIDs unless prescribed by vet (they damage stomach lining)
• check_circleFeed consistent meals at regular times