How to manage atrophic gastritis

  Atrophic gastritis is characterized by atrophy of the epithelium and glands of the gastric mucosa, a decrease in the number, thinning of the gastric mucosa, thickening of the mucosal base, or with pyloric glandular metaplasia and intestinal glandular metaplasia, or with atypical hyperplasia. The main aspects of its conditioning from the following: 1, dietary attention: food should be diversified, avoid partiality, pay attention to supplement a variety of nutrients; do not eat moldy food; eat less smoked, pickled, rich in nitric acid and nitrite food, eat more fresh food; avoid too coarse, strong, spicy food and a lot of long-term alcohol consumption, quit smoking. In addition, eating should be quantitative and regular to maintain the rhythm of normal activities. Remember not to be hungry or binge eating, etc. Be sure to develop less food and more meals to reduce the load on the stomach.  2, emotional aspects: Chinese medicine says that long thinking hurts the spleen, the spleen is the main transport and transformation, long overthinking will lead to indigestion and other symptoms, proper relaxation is good for the spleen and stomach function, to maintain a good mental state and adequate sleep.  In conclusion, the main focus of atrophic gastritis management is to start with the above aspects and strictly manage the diet. If the symptoms cannot be relieved, it is also necessary to go to a regular hospital under the guidance of a clinician for conditioning or other forms of treatment such as medication.