Traumeel & Gastritis

Gastritis is an inflammation and irritation of the lining of the stomach. Unlike a stomach ulcer, gastritis involves large areas. The mucosa--inner lining --throughout much of the stomach appears red and swollen, and contains many small ulcerations or areas of erosion. There are a number of traditional medications to treat gastritis, however, a holistic approach is the use of Traumeel.

  1. Acute Gastritis

    • Acute gastritis is caused by ingesting moldy or spoiled feed, sand, chemicals and toxins, or by overeating. Laminitis--a metabolic and vascular disease which involves the inner sensitive structures of the feet--can accompany or follow an episode of acute gastritis.

    Chronic Gastritis

    • Chronic gastritis is associated with the long-standing ingestion of poor quality feeds or foreign materials such as wood shavings, sand, or stones. These ingestible materials irritate the lining of the stomach and often remain for long periods, during which they combine with feed to form bezoars--impacted feed balls. The bezors are too large to pass into the small intestines but are small enough to intermittently block the outlet of the stomach.

    Symptoms

    • The horse with acute gastritis salivates, vomits, and drools excessively, refuses to eat and exhibits colic. Signs of chronic gastritis include intermittent colic, lack of appetite, weight loss and bad breath.

    Traumeel Uses

    • Traumeel is used for the temporary relief of mild to moderate pain and inflammation associated with gastritis. According to Dr. J Flannigan, DVM, Traumeel is available in tablets, drops and as an injectable and is most effective when given between meals. However, if this is difficult, it can be added to a small amount of water or by mixing with a piece of bread, apple or a few oats.

    Traumeel Ingredients

    • Traumeel is classified as a homeopathic combination remedy containing twelve botanical and two mineral substances, including Calendula officinalis, Hamamelis virginiana, Arnica montana, Aconitum napellus, Belladonna, Bellis perennis, Chamomilla, Echinacea angustifolia, Echinacea purpurea, Millefolium, Hepar sulphuris calcareum, Mercurius soluble, Symphytum officinale, and Hypericum perforatum.