Download FREE Practo app
Get ₹200 HealthCash
Gastrities
I am suffering from nausea and burning from last month on and off. Now I have started proper treatment with General physician
I want to know how long I should avoid spicy food coffee
How long it takes to heal with proper treatment
Answers (26)
Since you are suffering from the above mentioned complaints you may be suffering from gastritis so you should make lifestyle changes such as avoiding spicy food at night,caffeine and keep at least 2 hours gap between dinner and sleep. Also if you still continue such symptoms after 3 weeks you should go for upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. For more visit online consultation
Answered
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Didn't find the answer you are looking for?
Talk to experienced stomach expert online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.
Life style changes are prior importance. Identify foods specifically triggering like spicy , citrus fruits especially in the early mornings . Secondary consider if any new medications you have started could also trigger . Medications need to considered ideally for 7-10 days , if symptoms donot resolve may require endoscopy.
Answered
1/1 people found this helpful
The answers to your two questions depends on how severe your complaints have been, and on whether there has been any ulcers, whether there are any coexisting medical conditions.
However, for lasting remission, I advice you to make healthy eating part of your life. Good diet, plenty of water, correct meal times, right portions, limiting alcohol etc help much.
You should recover such that once in a while you can enjoy spicy foods too.
If you cant help but eat spicy foods, make it a point to take enough salads to compensate. Cucumber is a wonder food for stomach burn.
Next Steps
Make sure your course of medication is short .
Nobody wants to depend of drugs and have a diet restriction forever.
Answered
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Hello
No need to panic
You need to modify your diet routine
Next Steps
You already stop caffeine intake that's better, if you have craving for caffeine, take it after taking good meal not just biscuit/Toast
Avoid fasting
Take meal adequately means take breakfast, lunch, dinner alongwith that small meals between breakfast lunch and lunch dinner
You can take spicy and oily food but in a controlled manner say 2-3 times in a month like this
Health Tips
if you are Symptomatic
take antacid capsule empty stomach
and antacid syrup like RACIRAFT (15-20 min after meal two times in a day) for 10 days
but diet modification is mandatory
Answered
Let others know if this answer was helpful
4-6 weeks
Next Steps
Do the following: if symptoms persist beyond 4-6werks
1. UGIE
• To rule out ulcer, erosive gastritis, malignancy
2. H. pylori testing
• Rapid urease test (during endoscopy)
• OR stool antigen / urea breath test
3. Basic labs (if indicated)
• CBC (anemia)
• LFT, RFT if long-term meds
• Vitamin B12 if long PPI use
Answered
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Can you add the details of your treatment and what exactly was your diagnosis by your symptoms its most likely acute gastritis but have you underwent any Upper GI endoscopy to rule out h pylori infection . Because treatment duration differs on that
For peptic ulcer disease we give treatment for 14 days of antibiotics followed by a month of PPIs
Next Steps
Lifestyle modification is a must no definitive period you should moderate your spices in food
Health Tips
Avoid spicy food, fried , bakery products, papad, pickles
Fix your eating habits proper timings
Answered
1/1 people found this helpful
Tell us what's troubling you
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.