The chest and stomach area feel like they are choking

A choking sensation in the chest and stomach is probably a symptom of gastritis. The stomach is relatively sensitive and prone to pathology. Gastritis is also a relatively common stomach disease. If it is not treated actively and reasonably, it may even worsen the condition of gastritis and cause the patient to develop more serious stomach problems. Below, we will introduce the relevant knowledge about gastritis in detail.

1. Pathological causes

Causes of acute gastritis (35%)

It can be caused by chemical factors, physical factors, microbial infection or bacterial toxins. In addition, mental and neurological dysfunction, stress state or allergic reactions caused by various factors can all serve as endogenous stimuli, causing acute inflammatory damage to the gastric mucosa.

Causes of chronic gastritis (45%)

It has been confirmed that Hp infection is the main cause of chronic gastritis. Experts point out that the etiology of chronic gastritis has not yet been fully elucidated in clinical medicine and is generally believed to be related to harmful factors in the surrounding environment and susceptible constitution. This disease can be caused by long-term and repeated effects of physical, chemical and biological harmful factors on susceptible human bodies.

1. Long-term use of drugs or foods that irritate the stomach, eating rough foods or smoking, etc.

2. If acute gastritis is not treated properly, it may turn into chronic gastritis if it is not cured.

3. Lack of gastric acid.

4. The effects of bacteria and their toxins.

2. Prevention

1. Stay away from chemical stimulation

Taking certain medications orally, such as salicylates, reserpine, and corticosteroids, or drinking large amounts of liquor, strong tea, and coffee, can all irritate and damage the gastric mucosa, causing congestion, edema, and even bleeding and erosion of the gastric mucosa, leading to the occurrence of acute simple gastritis.

2. Avoid pathogenic factors

The most common cause of acute gastritis is acute gastritis caused by unclean food, and common bacterial infections are staphylococcal exotoxin, botulinum toxin, Salmonella endotoxin and acidophilus bacteria. Helicobacter pylori can also cause acute gastritis during the acute infection period, which may turn into chronic active gastritis if not eliminated. Common viral infection factors include influenza virus, enterovirus, etc.

3. Other factors:

Mental and neurological dysfunction, stress state, allergic reactions of the body caused by various factors and certain systemic diseases. Chronic cor pulmonale, respiratory failure, vitamin deficiency, intestinal malabsorption and advanced cancer can all act as endogenous irritants, causing acute inflammation of the gastric mucosa.

3. Nursing

1. Avoid hard, rough, high-fiber and indigestible foods. Also avoid foods that are too sour, too spicy, too strongly flavored, too salty and too hot. Food should be nutritious yet easy to digest.

2. When eating, you should chew slowly and mix the food thoroughly with saliva. Eat in fixed amounts and in small, frequent meals.

3. Arrange a regular daily schedule to avoid getting up late or overworking. Avoid forcing yourself to eat when you are nervous, angry, depressed, or overly tired.

4. If the patient suddenly vomits a lot of blood or black stools, has cold sweats, and has a rapid pulse and blood pressure fluctuations, he should be sent to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment immediately.