The time it takes for acute gastritis to return to normal depends on the severity of the condition. Typically, recovery can be expected within two weeks.
Acute gastritis is usually caused by improper diet, intake of irritating medications, stress, or trauma, leading to acute damage to the gastric mucosa. Clinical manifestations typically include abdominal pain, acid reflux, nausea, vomiting, and fever. Patients with mild symptoms often recover on their own within 1 to 2 days.
For patients with moderate or severe conditions, symptomatic treatment can be administered by following a doctor’s advice, including oral medication or intravenous infusion. Commonly used drugs include acid-suppressing H₂ receptor antagonists like Famotidine and proton pump inhibitors like Omeprazole. Symptoms usually improve significantly within one week of starting medication. If a Helicobacter pylori infection is present, a two-week treatment course is required.
| Aspect | Summary |
|---|---|
| Main Topic | Recovery time for acute gastritis |
| Typical Recovery | Within two weeks; 1-2 days for mild cases |
| Key Causes | Improper diet, irritating drugs, stress, trauma causing gastric mucosa damage |
| Common Symptoms | Abdominal pain, acid reflux, nausea, vomiting, fever |
| Treatment Approach | Symptomatic treatment per doctor’s advice (e.g., oral drugs, IV); PPIs, H₂ antagonists |
| Special Consideration | H. pylori infection requires a 2-week treatment course |