When a burning sensation wrecks havoc in your stomach

By VERONICA KIRIGO

Do you at times feel a burning sensation in your stomach? As if something is gnawing at the insides of your abdomen leaving you feeling nauseated. At times you vomit, belch and even develop a bloated stomach.

This signs point to a condition called gastritis – inflammation of the stomach lining. The condition can either be mild or severe depending on the cause. Luckily, there are modern and traditional solutions that can relieve this problem. The remedy will depend on the level of inflammation.

If you have gastritis, apart from taking the prescribed medication, it is important to eat smart and lose the excess weight. This is because gastritis is caused by habitual overeating, consuming improperly cooked foods, excessive drinking of strong tea, coffee or alcoholic drinks and overuse of spices and sauces.

There are a variety of natural options to relive the burning sensation with the best being drinking coconut water.

Coconut water is rich in the essential vitamins and minerals, which provide the necessary rest your stomach needs. The water is extracted from young coconuts, which are harvested before the fruit matures. Coconut water also helps in rehydrating your body thus restoring the normal condition of the stomach within a few hours.

Also, ensure to drink at least eight glasses of water daily and eat plenty of fruits like peaches, apples, grapes, water melons, oranges, pineapples and pears. Your choice of fruits will depend on the season and cost.

You must keep off spices, chilies, meat, strong tea and coffee, sweets, rich cakes, alcohol and tobacco.

At night ensure to take supper at least two hours before you go to bed. Most importantly, try relaxing and avoid being stressed as this could worsen gastritis.