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What is Gastritis?

Gastritis is a general term for a group of conditions with one thing in common: Inflammation of the lining of the stomach. The inflammation of gastritis is most often the result of infection with the same bacterium that causes most stomach ulcers or the regular use of certain pain relievers.

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  • Belching and hiccups.
  • Belly (abdominal) bleeding.
  • Nausea and vomiting.
  • Feeling of fullness or burning in your stomach.
  • Loss of appetite.
  • Blood in your vomit or stool. This is a sign that your stomach lining may be bleeding.
  • Nausea
  • Loss of appetite
  • Bloating
  • Belching
  • Vomiting blood
  • Abdominal pain
  • Indigestion
  • Weight loss
  • Difficulty breathing

It can be caused by drinking too much alcohol, certain medicines, or smoking. Some diseases and other health issues can also cause gastritis. Symptoms may include stomach pain, belching, nausea, vomiting, abdominal bleeding, feeling full, and blood in vomit or stool.

  • Bacterial infection.
  • Regular use of pain relievers.
  • Older age.
  • Excessive alcohol use.
  • Stress.
  • Cancer treatment.
  • Your own body attacking cells in your stomach.
  • Other diseases and conditions.
  • Eat a fiber-rich diet
  • Foods containing flavonoids like apples, celery, cranberries (including cranberry juice), onions, garlic, and tea may stop the growth of H. pylori.
  • Avoid high-fat foods. In animal studies, high-fat foods increase inflammation in the stomach lining.

How is it diagnosed?

How is it diagnosed?

Medications used to treat gastritis include: Antibiotic medications to kill H. pylori. For H. pylori in your digestive tract, your doctor may recommend a combination of antibiotics, such as clarithromycin (Biaxin XL) and amoxicillin (Amoxil, Augmentin, others) or metronidazole (Flagyl), to kill the bacterium

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How is it treated?

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A pathologist will examine the tissue with a microscope. Doctors may use upper GI endoscopy to diagnose gastritis or gastropathy, determine the cause, and manage complications. Your doctor may order an upper GI endoscopy with biopsies to diagnose gastritis and gastropathy.

 

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