How to Stop a Gastritis Attack
You’re in pain… now what?
A gastritis attack occurs due to a sudden inflammation of stomach lining, leading to intense pain for up to 3 days. In the beginning, it’s hard to predict what might cause an attack. Symptoms differ, but lean toward cramping, burping, nausea, a feeling of fullness, agitation, or tenderness of the stomach area.
If these symptoms have come and gone, and now you’re experiencing pain, here’s what you can do.
Slow Down and Recenter
Take some time to sit with yourself. When you’re stressed, your stomach produces more acid and the muscles around the organ contract, causing more discomfort. Though you’re in pain, try to relax in an elevated lying position. Slowly breath deep inhales and exhales until you start to feel your body relax, grab a book, put on a podcast, and let yours body physically relax.
2. Soothing Herbal Tea
Herbs like chamomile, licorice, or marshmallow root are soothing and calming. Other herbs like meadowsweet can help regulate acid production and ease pain. The Flare Care tea blend is great for moments like these, and one or two mugs will go a long way. Once the attack has eased, switch over to Nourish for a few days to help regulate your nervous system and soothe any lingering discomfort.
3. Magnesium
Try some powdered magnesium drink in a small mug of warm water. Sip on this mixture plain or stir it into your tea. Our favorite brand is CALM, but BellyLaugh aims to have some in stock later this year!
4. Eat Something Simple
I call this part “The Baby Food Diet”. Steam some potatoes until they’re well done, then very slowly eat them with a little salt, very light olive oil, a squeeze of lemon, nutritional yeast, and fresh parsley. Potatoes are mucilaginous and easy to digest, and parsley is cooling to excess heat in the body. Alternatively, sip on some no-allium bone broth, eat a little apple sauce, or make a soothing green juice. Whatever you choose to eat, choose mindfully as if you were choosing for an infant. Your stomach is extremely sensitive right now so avoid acids of all kinds, caffeine, alliums, sugar, heavy oils/salts, processed foods.
If you’re having ulcer attacks often, it’s time to consult a doctor.