Persimmons for gastritis

During the persimmon season, you definitely want to enjoy your favorite fruit, but it may not be useful for everyone. For example, persimmon is not allowed for gastritis in all forms of the disease. And if you consider that almost 50% of the world's population suffers from gastritis, then the question of the possibility of eating this fruit remains quite relevant.

Is it possible to eat persimmons for gastritis?

Around November, orange smooth fruits appear in the fruit section of grocery stalls – healthy and sweet as honey, persimmon. It is grown in many Asian countries, as well as in South America and even in Japan. There are many varieties of this fruit: they differ in color, density, shape, presence or absence of seeds, and have their own taste characteristics.

There are no absolute contraindications to eating persimmons for gastritis. However, there are a number of nuances that must be taken into account. For example, the bright orange pulp contains tannins - astringent components that give the fruit its characteristic taste. Tannins counteract the development of diarrhea, but at the same time increase the load on the digestive tract, making it difficult to digest food.

Persimmons can remain in the stomach for several hours during gastritis, especially if a person has eaten several fruits at once. In such a situation, heaviness in the epigastric zone or even pain may be felt.

To avoid discomfort, you should at least follow these rules:

• do not eat dense, unripe fruits;
• do not eat several fruits at once (1/2-1 fruit is enough for one time).

It is also important to remember that during a relapse of gastritis, eating persimmon is prohibited: it is necessary to wait until the remission stage. Persimmon will harm your health with erosions in the stomach, as it can irritate damaged tissues, thereby causing the formation of ulcerative defects. But with hyperacid gastritis, including persimmon in the diet is not only not prohibited, but even encouraged: of course, in this case, it is necessary to wait with the use of the fruit until the onset of remission.

Persimmon for gastritis with high acidity

Persimmon is recommended for use in gastritis with hypersecretion of gastric juice. The fruit contains a small amount of acids, so it does not irritate the inflamed mucous membrane. In addition, the ripe pulp contains thiamine, a substance that maintains a stable level of acid in the digestive juice, which has a mild anti-inflammatory effect. Thanks to thiamine, the development of pathogenic bacteria Helicobacter pylori is inhibited. [ 1 ]

But if you have a tendency to form ulcers and erosions, it is better not to add persimmon to your diet, so as not to aggravate the situation. You cannot eat persimmon during an exacerbation of the pathology: you need to wait until the stage of symptom relief.

Persimmons are eaten fresh, after being frozen for a short time and then defrosted in the refrigerator. This method allows you to get rid of the specific astringency and viscosity of the product. The skin should be removed before use.

In addition, persimmons for gastritis can be baked, soufflés, smoothies, and puddings can be made from them.

Persimmon for erosive gastritis

Patients diagnosed with acute erosive inflammation of the stomach are advised to eliminate persimmon from their diet. If this is not done and the fruit continues to be consumed, such negligence may lead to an acceleration of the disease and an increased risk of developing adverse complications.

With erosive gastritis, the stomach walls are not simply inflamed, but have individual damages and defects. In such a situation, the components of the persimmon pulp can provoke spastic pain and worsen the problem. [ 2 ]

Despite all the known benefits of persimmon fruits, you should not eat them with erosive gastritis. Against the background of a gentle diet outside the exacerbation stage, it is allowed to eat a small amount of sweet jelly prepared on the basis of this fruit. However, it is recommended to discuss this step in advance with your doctor.

Persimmon for gastritis and pancreatitis

If gastritis is complicated by pancreatitis, then persimmon is not prohibited to eat outside the acute stage, but in strictly limited quantities. It is better if these are baked fruits or dishes prepared from them.

You cannot eat more than one fruit per day.

Persimmon can be included in the diet only if there is a prolonged absence of symptoms of gastropancreatitis.

The patient is initially offered a very small amount of heat-treated pulp. If all is well and there is no discomfort, then after a few days you can try a little fresh fruit without the skin - literally a couple of teaspoons. [ 3 ]

For a patient with gastropancreatitis, one should choose only fully ripe fruits that do not have astringent properties.

If everything is done correctly, then persimmon will be very useful even for a sick person suffering from digestive disorders.

Benefits

Persimmon is considered an extremely useful fruit. Many Eastern healers talk about the medicinal properties of these fruits, which is explained by the valuable and varied composition, represented by vitamins and minerals, proteins, amino acids, fats, etc.

In general, the beneficial properties of persimmon can be easily listed:

• tones and refreshes, saturates with useful components and moisture (a ripe fruit contains about 80% moisture);
• contains a large percentage of vitamin A and ascorbic acid, thanks to which it supports the immune system, which is especially important during the recovery stage after an illness;
• creates protection against the development of malignant tumors;
• stabilizes the digestive system;
• provides a diuretic effect, cleanses the urinary organs;
• has some antimicrobial effect, as it inhibits the development of bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli;
• lowers blood cholesterol levels;
• improves cardiac function, has a beneficial effect on vision, accelerates wound healing;
• strengthens blood vessels;
• increases the overall tone of the body.

In order for persimmon to be beneficial and not harmful, you need to choose the fruits correctly and eat them wisely. Before buying an orange delicacy, carefully examine the fruit: it should be moderately soft, translucent, with dry leaves. Green leaves and dullness indicate immaturity and excessive astringency of the fruit. The presence of a characteristic "web" and dark spots or lines on the skin is allowed. Rotten fruits, as well as unripe ones, are best put aside. [ 4 ]

When eating persimmon for gastritis, you also need to follow these rules:

• not on an empty stomach, but also not in combination with other products (optimally - half an hour after eating);
• peeling the skin is a must;
• With the beginning of the fruit season, you should start eating persimmon with one teaspoon of pulp, gradually increasing the daily dose.

If you experience discomfort in your stomach, stop eating the fruit.

Contraindications

Here are the cases in which you should definitely not eat persimmons for gastritis:

• if you are allergic to such fruits;
• if there is a tendency towards increased gas formation and the development of fermentation processes in the intestines;
• in the acute period of gastritis, regardless of the acidity of gastric juice;
• with irritable bowel syndrome;
• for persistent constipation, acute hemorrhoids, anal fissures;
• in the acute period of cystitis, pyelonephritis;
• in diabetes mellitus;
• for erosive gastritis, peptic ulcer.

Complications

When creating a diet menu for a patient with gastritis, it is important to consult a doctor first: he will make a list of products that are allowed, acceptable and completely undesirable in the patient's diet. It is important to take into account the state of the digestive organs as a whole, and the patient's stomach's reaction to treatment.

The quality and ripeness of the fruit are also of great importance. The more tender the pulp, the easier it is for the stomach to digest. The skin should be removed in all cases, regardless of the form and stage of the disease. [ 5 ]

If you ignore the doctor's recommendations regarding the use of persimmons for gastritis, the following complications may arise:

• relapse of the inflammatory process;
• formation of ulcers and erosions, development of gastric ulcer.

Only the attending physician can make a final verdict regarding the possibility of eating persimmons with gastritis. After all, he or she has full information about the diagnostic results, the dynamics of the disease, its response to treatment and the use of various food products. However, if you still want to try a little fruit, remember: the portion really should be small, taken not on an empty stomach and not at the stage of relapse.