This Woman Suffers From Erosive Gastritis Due To Her Hobby Of Eating Seblak, Knows Symptoms To How To Overcome It

Illustration of the cause of erosion gastritis. (Instagram/@astuti.ceriwis))

JAKARTA - Recently, netizens have been busy talking about the story of a 21-year-old woman who has to deal with serious stomach problems. He was diagnosed with erosion gastritis, an inflammatory condition in the stomach that eroded his protective layer.

The thing that makes a scene is that the cause is thought to come from a simple habit that we may often do, namely eating almost every day.

This story was first told by dr. Mariska Haris, a general practitioner in West Bandung, through her personal TikTok account. In the upload, he said the patient came with serious complaints, ranging from fever, cough, nausea, to vomiting.

The patient also admitted that he lost his appetite for a full week, the body became weaker, making it difficult to get out of bed. When asked about the diet, the patient admits that he is used to eating seblak every day, even twice a day.

"(Eating every day)," said the patient in the video shared by dr. Mariska.

What Is Erosive Gastritis?

Reporting from the Cleveland Clinic page, erosion gastritis is inflammation of the stomach accompanied by damage to the wound to the protective coating of the hull.

Unlike ordinary gastritis which only causes irritation, this type of gastritis can cause bleeding and serious complications if not treated.

Causes Of Erosive Gastritis

There are several things that can trigger this condition, including:

- Certain drugs, such as clothes or ibuprofen if consumed excessively.

- Alcohol that can damage the stomach layer.

- Severe physical stress, for example after major surgery or critical illness.

- Helicobacter pylori bacterial infection, the main cause of chronic gastritis.

- Exposure to dangerous substances, such as reflux bile, radiation, or narcotics use.

Symptoms To Watch Out For

Not all sufferers feel symptoms, but common signs usually include:

- Pain or pain in the heart.

- Stomach bloating or feeling full.

- Nausea until vomiting.

- Decreasing appetite.

If it is more severe, serious symptoms such as:

- A black and thick defecation.

- Vomiting dark blood is similar to coffee powder.

- The body is very weak due to anemia.

How To Overcome It?

The handling of erosion gastrics is usually adjusted to the cause. Some general ways include:

- Gastric acid depletion (such as PPI).

- Electronic protective drugs to help cure.

- Antibiotics if caused by H. pylori infection.

- Stop certain drugs that can irritate the stomach.

- Changes in lifestyle, for example reducing spicy foods, acid, alcohol, and managing stress.

In severe cases that cause bleeding, doctors may need to take further medical action, and surgery.