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In Gastric problems - danger of taking medicine for a long time

Gastric problem is one of the many problems that we have, like sudden consumption of medicine. But we don't even know how big of a mistake it is to take medicine without a doctor's advice. Knowingly or unknowingly this unhealthy practice makes our stomach sick.

Doctor says - gas in stomach, nausea, stomach swelling or stomach ache - take a handful of gastric pills, or take acidity syrup!? It may provide some temporary relief, but the problem remains.

He also said, you may not know, some kind of bacterial infection in the stomach can be responsible for this. Helicobacter pylori colonizes the stomach and duodenum, the anterior part of the stomach, causing chronic inflammation, known as gastritis.

Sometimes it causes ulcers in the stomach. This bacterium has a special role in peptic ulcers and gastric problems. It is estimated that half of the world's population is infected with this virus.

In addition to the common symptoms of flatulence, indigestion, abdominal pain, nausea, sore throat, etc., pylori infection can also cause ulcers in the stomach, vomiting or bleeding in the stool, anemia, etc.

Antibodies are seen in the blood to prove the presence of germs, urea breath test is done, and sometimes endoscopy is done to find the germs in the tissue. A combination of certain drugs and antibiotics can clear up the infection after a few days, but it can come back because the bacteria are quickly developing resistance to antibiotics. As a result, it is difficult to eradicate. So far no vaccine is effective against it. So caution is the best approach.

1. It is dangerous to take gastric medicine like 'Omiprazole' for years. This changes the pH of the stomach, increases the risk of cancer, and can cause anemia. If gastric problems persist, consult a doctor.

2. Maintain healthy habits while preparing, serving and eating food. Learn the importance of hand washing. The germ is usually waterborne.

3. Avoid smoking. It is better not to drink coffee. Do not rush to take pain medications, they increase the risk of peptic ulcer.

4. Common symptoms of gastric are also symptoms of stomach cancer. So if the problem is long term then it is better to do medical examination.

The whole of this article is a warning message from experts -

Many people take PPIs (proton-pump inhibitors) or antiulcer drugs—such as omeprazole, esomeprazole, lansoprazole, rabiprazole, dexlansoprazole, etc.—without consulting a doctor. Most people think PPIs or anti-ulcer drugs have no side effects. But it is good to know that no medicine is free from side effects.

Stomach acid plays a very important role in the metabolism of protein-rich foods and in the destruction of food microbes. In addition, dietary iron is essential for the development of our blood cells, muscles, immunity and mucus.

The main function of PPI’s is to reduce the secretion of stomach acid. It reduces the acidity of the stomach and disrupts normal physiological functions. Apart from this, calcium absorption is also hindered. As a result, the risk of various bacterial infections in the body increases, as well as the risk of diseases such as anemia, osteoporosis, decreased kidney function and gastric polyps.

PPIs are primarily intended for short-term use in the treatment of peptic ulcers. But in most cases, functional bowel disorder or IBS, non-ulcer dyspepsia, many people use these drugs for a long time without understanding. Sometimes some people suddenly stop taking these medicines. In this, they suffer from the problem of excess acidity. Like many other drugs, these also have rules of consumption, there are also rules of withdrawal. So it is better to consult a doctor about starting and stopping PPI medication.

Helicobacter pylori infection in the stomach causes ulcers or acidity that does not heal easily. In that case, there is specific treatment, which must be taken for a certain period after diagnosis, not just taking PPI.

Again, there may be other reasons for long-term acidity pain, digestive problems, gas or flatulence, such as gallbladder problems, stomach cancer, etc. For this reason, taking gastric medicine for years is not a solution for gastric problems. The cause should be found and treated.

Sometimes we also have such problems - no ulcers, but pain or gastric problems. Even in such cases, we have expert advice. If no peptic ulcer is detected on endoscopy, lifestyle changes are more likely to resolve than drugs ---

1. Fried and greasy spicy food, coffee or foods that cause problems should be avoided. Eat some fruit every day.

2. Don't eat full at once and eat small meals. Don't go without food for a long time again.

3. Eat dry food like crackers as snacks.

4. Do not eat in a hurry and do not drink excess water during meals.

5. Eat food on time. Do not go to sleep after eating. Don't eat dinner late.

6. If you are overweight, try to lose weight. By reducing stress and anxiety, the problem is greatly reduced. Relax, do yoga, keep your mind clear. If necessary, you can take the help of a psychiatrist.

7. Chewing dry ginger, peppermint etc. reduces the problem a lot.

# Use medicines wisely and lead a healthy life.