Gastritis
Is an inflammation, irritation, or erosion of the lining of the stomach, It can occur suddenly (acute) or gradually (chronic).
- Causes
- Medications
- Bile Reflux
- Alcohol Abuse
- Physical Stress
- Bacterial Inflection
- Autoimmune Disease
- Symptom
- Bloating
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Stomach Ulcers
- Losing weight
- Vomiting Blood
- Upper abdominal pain or discomfort
- A black, tarry stool
- Feeling extra full during or after a meal
- Diagnosed
- Breath Test
- Blood Test
- Stool Test
- Upper GI Endoscopy
- Barium Swallow
- Types of Gastritis
- Erosive (Reactive)
- Non-Erosive (Non-Reactive)
- Prevention
- Avoid fatty fried, spicy, or acidic food.
- Eating smaller meals throughout the day
- Not lying down for 2 to 3 hours after a meal.
- Cutting back on caffeine.
- Managing Stree.
- Reducing alcohol consumption.
- Not taking NSAIDs.