Can I drink coffee if I have gastritis?

Nowadays, food is becoming more and more diverse, and new kinds of snacks are emerging in an endless stream. Long-term sudden changes in temperature and irregular diet may be the direct causes of gastritis. In addition, busy work, long-term social activities, eating too much meat and fish that result in the stomach not being able to receive light meals, and excessive alcohol intake can all lead to gastritis. Gastritis has become one of the diseases that troubles people's daily lives. But some people with gastritis still like to have a cup of coffee during afternoon tea time. So, can people with gastritis drink coffee?

Disease description: Gastritis is an inflammation of the gastric mucosa caused by various reasons and is one of the most common digestive system diseases. According to the urgency of clinical onset, gastritis can generally be divided into two types: acute and chronic gastritis; according to different causes, it can be divided into Helicobacter pylori-related gastritis, stress gastritis, autoimmune gastritis, etc. The pathological changes of gastritis caused by different causes are also different, usually including three processes: epithelial damage, mucosal inflammatory response and epithelial regeneration. Acute gastritis can be divided into simple, erosive and hemorrhagic, corrosive, and suppurative gastritis according to its pathological changes. Chronic gastritis can be divided into three categories: non-atrophic, atrophic, and special types of gastritis according to its pathological changes. The diagnosis and differential diagnosis of various types of gastritis are mainly based on gastroscopy.

Causes:

1. Causes of acute gastritis

It can be divided into two categories: exogenous and endogenous. Anything that enters the stomach through the mouth, such as bacteria, drugs, toxins, corrosives, etc., is considered an external factor. Any pathogenic factors that spread to the stomach wall through blood circulation or lymph are called internal factors.

1. Physical and chemical factors: strong tea, strong coffee, spicy food, strong liquor, overcold or overheated food, rough food, etc. can damage the gastric mucosa, destroy the mucosal barrier and cause gastric mucosal inflammation. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin, indomethacin, certain antibiotics, corticosteroids and other drugs can not only stimulate the gastric mucosa and cause damage, but also affect the repair of the gastric mucosa and aggravate inflammation. If certain strong corrosive agents such as nitric acid, hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid, potassium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide, etc. are swallowed, it may cause acute corrosive gastritis.

   (2) Biological factors: mainly various pathogenic bacteria and toxins, such as Salmonella, Escherichia coli, halophilic bacteria, Staphylococcus aureus toxin and botulinum toxin. Gastritis can occur within hours of eating food contaminated by bacteria or toxins. Pyogenic bacteria such as α-hemolytic streptococcus and Staphylococcus aureus spread to the stomach wall through the blood or lymph, causing acute purulent gastritis.

2. Others: Such as systemic infection, severe trauma, major surgery, shock, severe mood swings and other stressful conditions. Foreign bodies in the stomach, gastric stones, and radiotherapy to the gastric area can all cause this disease.

   2. Causes of chronic gastritis

   (1) Biological factors: The main pathogen of chronic gastritis is Helicobacter pylori, and more than 90% of patients with chronic gastritis are infected with Helicobacter pylori.

   (2) Immune factors: The onset of some chronic gastritis is related to immune factors, and parietal cell antibodies can be detected in the patient's serum.

   (3) Physical factors: Long-term stimulation of the gastric mucosa by excessively cold or overheated food, rough food, strong tea, strong coffee, strong liquor, and spicy food can lead to repeated damage to the gastric mucosa and cause chronic gastritis.

   (4) Chemical factors: Smoking is one of the causes of chronic gastritis. Nicotine in tobacco can affect the blood circulation of the gastric mucosa and cause dysfunction of the pyloric sphincter, resulting in bile reflux. Long-term use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin, indomethacin, etc. can damage the gastric mucosal barrier.

   (5) Others: Aging, malnutrition, heart failure, cirrhosis, diabetes, thyroid disease, etc. are all related to the onset of chronic gastritis.

   Can you drink coffee if you have gastritis: You can drink coffee if you have gastritis, but you must pay attention to the time and method of drinking. 1. Do not drink on an empty stomach, drink after a meal. 2. Don't drink black coffee, and don't use creamer or other companions. Instead, choose fresh pure milk and sugar cubes. Milk will reduce the irritation of coffee to the stomach and intestines and make the coffee milder. 3. Don’t drink coffee that is too strong, or coffee that has been left overnight or for too long. 4. Remember, don't drink instant coffee. 5. Don’t drink iced coffee in the summer unless absolutely necessary.