Drinking black tea is not good for chronic gastritis, if you drink tea on an empty stomach or drink strong tea, it may cause irritation to the gastric mucosa and may aggravate the symptoms of gastric discomfort.
Black tea is fermented tea, which contains tea polysaccharides, tea pigments, tea saponins, carbohydrates, caffeine, vitamins and other nutrients and minerals.
Chronic gastritis belongs to the stomach diseases, refers to the gastric mucosa by a variety of harmful factors long-term stimulation or repeated injury, caused by inflammatory lesions. Most patients with chronic gastritis do not have obvious symptoms, and some patients may have middle and upper abdominal discomfort, indigestion and other manifestations.
It is generally not recommended that patients with chronic gastritis drink black tea on a regular basis, as there are many substances in the tea that may cause irritation to the stomach. Especially strong tea may cause significant irritation to the gastric mucosa and may aggravate the symptoms of gastritis. If patients like to drink black tea, they can drink light tea, and they should not overdo it yet to avoid causing stomach discomfort.
If you often have stomach upset, indigestion and other manifestations, it is recommended to pay attention to dietary adjustments, if necessary, go to the hospital gastroenterology department, but also combined with the doctor’s advice on medication.