Kefir with chronic, erosive and atrophic gastritis

Kefir is a famous and many favorite milk drink. Get it by fermenting milk, created with the help of microorganisms. About two dozen of them are involved in obtaining the product. It is divided into one, two and three days. The duration of fermentation depends on acidity, the level of ethyl alcohol, carbon dioxide, swelling of the protein. Kefir is considered a useful food, it has a beneficial effect on the intestinal microflora, metabolism, contains many vitamins and trace elements. The general term "gastritis" implies various disorders of the stomach and requires careful selection of food depending on the nature of the pathology. Let's try to figure out if kefir is available for gastritis.

Influence of kefir on health in case of gastritis

The diet of a patient with gastritis differs significantly depending on the acidity of the stomach. To get into the stomach food digested, it is necessary to affect the hydrochloric acid produced by the gastric mucosa. In case of excessive production, neutralization with alkaline components, which is typical for the normal functioning of the organ, does not keep up and the acidity of the stomach increases, and vice versa. How to know if acidity is increased or decreased? To do this, there are laboratory methods to study the contents of the stomach, resulting from endoscopic sounding. In addition, certain symptoms, characteristic of the acidity of each species, are evidence of those or other violations of the secretion of gastric juice. What place in the diet of these patients is given kefir?

Kefir with gastritis with high acidity and low acidity

Although acidity is not the main diagnostic sign when diagnosing, but depends on the state of the gastric mucosa, the primary task in its treatment is to relieve inflammation, and this is only possible with a decrease in the production of hydrochloric acid. In addition to drug treatment, very important is the right diet, consisting in the elimination of fat, acute, smoked, sour - from the menu, which will cause an increase in the production of gastric juice. Proceeding from this, it can be concluded that kefir with gastritis with high acidity is undesirable.

Low level of acidity of the stomach leads to no less digestive disorders than increased, and therapy is aimed at increasing the pH level. Naturally, the food in this case is significantly different from the previous one. In priority, vegetable and fruit juices on an empty stomach and, of course, kefir in the amount of 400-500 g per day. The only requirement is that it be fresh. It is also recommended for 30-40 minutes before meals and at bedtime. Its low-fat varieties are more useful, the drink should not be cold.

Is it possible to drink kefir in case of chronic gastritis and ulcers?

Most often, the stomach ulcer occurs against a background of increased acidity, but it is diagnosed with a decreased, as well. The lack of pH leads to a weakening of protective functions, the spread of pathogenic microorganisms that provoke the ulcer process. It is characterized by a violation of the integrity of the mucous membrane and deterioration of digestion. Whether it is possible to drink kefir at a gastritis and an ulcer, depends on a level of hydrochloric acid, about what it is told above.

Inflammation of the stomach, which is of a lasting nature, or the condition of the organ after extinguishing the exacerbation, is called chronic gastritis. Its result is dengerative processes of the mucosa, changes in its structure, atrophy of cell elements, their replacement by scars and adhesions. The chronic course of the pathology does not cause acute manifestations, but reacts to unfavorable food for the stomach by weight in the epigastric region, belching, and heartburn. Kefir in chronic form, regardless of acidity, you can drink, only increased allows non-fatty fatty product. Fatiness is marked on packages, this can not be mistaken, but how to determine the acid? First, non-acid kefir is a fresh one-day, if you prepare it yourself from milk and a special starter. Acquisition is indicated on the purchased acidity, usually its values are in the range of 85-130 ⁰ T (degree of Turner), and also it is necessary to start from the date of manufacture. Having tested the taste of the product from different manufacturers, you can choose the right one, after drinking which did not cause any unpleasant sensations.

Kefir with other types of gastritis

There are many varieties of gastritis, depending on the nature of damage to the inner wall of the stomach, the source of their appearance, pH and other factors. Kefir in the menu of patients of individual forms of the disease:

• at erosive - an exacerbation of a gastritis excludes its or his use, since. Promotes even more irritation of the gastric mucosa. No exacerbation allows you to drink a fresh, non-acidic taste product;
• superficial gastritis - it means the initial stage of inflammation, when the deep layers of the mucosa are not yet affected, and changes occur in the upper epithelial. It can occur against the backdrop of any acidity, the recommendations about the fermented milk product depend on this. In order not to provoke excessive allocation of hydrochloric acid, it is recommended to drink the product after eating and higher fat content, in this case it is better enveloping the mucous membrane;
• atrophic gastritis - the state of the stomach, when the mucous membrane of the organ is atrophied (the glands are replaced by the intestinal epithelium) and it loses its functionality. The disease is accompanied by dyspeptic phenomena, which are signaled by such phenomena as worsening of appetite, nausea, belching rotten, feeling of overcrowding of the stomach. Kefir in this case will help digest food, and its bactericidal property will prevent the multiplication of pathogenic bacteria.

With exacerbation of gastritis, pain in the stomach from him must be abandoned before the onset of remission.

Kefir at night with gastritis

Gastroenterologists recommend drinking kefir at night, not only healthy people, but also with gastritis in the absence of exacerbations. Lactose in its composition calms well, bifido- and lactobacilli favorably influence the process of digestion, amino acids also contribute to rapid assimilation of food. If personal feelings do not conflict with this statement, then you can retire to bed, filling the stomach with a useful drink.

Other types of sour-milk products with gastritis

On the shelves of food stores there are many other forms of sour-milk products. What of the assortment is possible with gastritis?

• Ryazhenka with gastritis - it is obtained in the same way as kefir, but from melted milk. For a healthy stomach, this product is very useful. With reduced and normal acidity, it will not cause harm, but will saturate the body with proteins, vitamins, calcium, phosphorus. With gastritis with high acidity there are limitations. The aggravation of the condition puts the drink under the ban, but a week later you can use the product in small portions. Ryazhenka is not difficult to cook at home, when buying a ready-made one you need to make sure that there are no flavors and flavor enhancers so as not to harm the sick body.
• Yogurt with gastritis - a natural drink without additives is the product that is suitable for any acidity. It contains proteins that neutralize hydrochloric acid, it delivers probiotics to the body, which increase immunity, it helps digest amino acids, vitamins, microelements, thus establishing metabolism. At a hypocidal gastritis more acidic kinds are used. The main thing is that the product does not contain chemical additives.

Buckwheat with yogurt for gastritis

Kefir-buckwheat diet is used to cleanse the body and lose weight. Her followers argue that in 2 weeks you can get rid of almost 10kg of excess weight, and also get better: remove toxins and toxins, give rest from overload to the digestive system and get rid of its diseases, including inflammation of the stomach lining. At the same time, it is emphasized that the valuable chemical composition of cereals and useful properties of kefir will not disturb the balance of microelements and will not lead to side effects. On the other hand, buckwheat for a third consists of fiber, which, when exacerbated, is not a positive side of nutrition. Do not bet on the healing properties of this duet, but to be in the diet of gastritis patients - why not.