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Message: <blockquote data-quote="sirajstc" data-source="post: 12723618" data-attributes="member: 91140">Treatment of Stomach Diseases  The treatment of stomach problems is explained according to the condition.   Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)  Mild cases may find relief with over the counter medicines such as  anatacids and acid reducers or the combination of the both. Prescription  medicines include Histamine-2 Blockers such as Zantac, proton pump  inhibitors such as Aciphex and promotility agents such as Reglan.  Lifestyle modifications such as eating in moderation, eating slowly,  not sleeping right after eating, avoiding smoking and drinking alcohol,  losing weight and keeping a heartburn log could help you get over the  condition even without any other treatment.   Gastritis  Mild gastritis is treated with non-prescription antacids. More  powerful prescription medicines such as nizatidine and cimetidine could  also be administered. In chronic gastritis, the aim of the treatment is  the inactivity and destruction of the Helicobacter pylori bacteria  colony in the stomach. Antibiotics, Cytroprotective agents and proton  pump inhibitors may be prescribed for the purpose.  NSAIDs and aspirin can make the condition worse and if these  medicines are required to be taken, a complementing protective medicine  to prevent further damage to the stomach should also be taken. Drinking  milk is also said to be helpful for reducing the bacterial activity.   Gastroparesis  Gastroparesis is usually not cured and is a chronic problem. However,  certain medicines such can help manage the condition in a better way.  Medicines such as antiemetics are administered to control nausea and  antimotility agent Reglan is taken to help the food move down the  stomach by stimulating muscular contraction. Reglan is also helpful in  reducing vomiting and nausea. Erythromycin is also used for inducing the  similar muscular contraction. Both the drugs have diarrhea as a  frequent side effect.  Gastroparesis is best treated through dietary modifications which  involve eating several smaller meals. Liquid diets and food which does  not leave residue behind are suitable. Food high in fiber and fat should  be avoided. In serious cases intravenous nutrition, electrical  stimulation for better food processing and a feeding tube are used.   Gastroenteritis  Gastroenteritis is treated by adequately hydrating the patient. Oral  rehydration therapy is carried out for the purpose. The disease usually  does not require any medicines for its treatment, especially if it is a  viral infection.  However, medicines may be used to control symptoms such as  antiemetics for vomiting. Antibiotics may be administered for severe  infections but are not required in most cases.   Acid Production Irregularities  Hypochlorhydria or underproduction of stomach acid is treated with  Betain HCL supplements. Other dietary supplements containing minerals  and vitamins particularly Vitamin B12 are administered. Probiotics,  antibiotics and antifungal medicine could also be prescribed in case of  infections.  Excessive stomach acid production is curbed by proton pump inhibitors.   Ulcers  Ulcers are primarily treated with antacids in younger patients. In  case of ulcers caused by bacterial infections of Helicobacter pylori,  more complex antibiotic treatment is carried out. The regimen includes  using a combination of antibiotics, such as Amoxicillin and  Clarithromycin, with a proton pump inhibitor. Carafate is also used for  the treatment. Over the counter medicines such as Ranitidine is  effective in curbing symptoms.  NSAIDs worsen ulcers among many other acidic conditions and if are  required to be taken may be accompanied with protective medicine such as  a prostaglandin analogue.   Stomach Cancer  Stomach cancer is mostly treated with surgery. However, the prognosis  depends on the stage of the cancer. The surgery aims for the removal of  the entire or part of the stomachs including all the cancer cells or  tumors and even the adjoining lymph nodes to prevent further growth of  malignant cells. Innovative surgical procedures such as Endoscopic  Mucosal Resection are also used which involves the removal of the lining  of the stomach wall along with the cancer cells instead of the removal  of the organ.  Other treatment methods include radiation therapy. It is often used  in combination with surgery. It is effective in reducing the tumor and  the pain caused by it. Chemotherapy is also used but is not particularly  effective in the case of stomach cancer. Another approach is to combine  the all possible treatment methods known as Multimodality Therapy.</blockquote>

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