Gastritis

Gastritis: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnoses and Preventions

It is an inflammation, irritation, or erosion of the lining of the stomach.

It can occur suddenly (acute) or gradually (chronic).

• Causes
  1. Medications
  2. Bile Reflux
  3. Alcohol Abuse
  4. Physical Stress
  5. Bacterial Inflection
  6. Autoimmune Disease
• Symptom
  1. Bloating
  2. Loss of appetite
  3. Nausea and Vomiting
  4. Stomach Ulcers
  5. Losing weight
  6. Vomiting Blood
  7. Upper abdominal pain or discomfort
  8. A black, tarry stool
  9. Feeling extra full during or after a meal
• Diagnosed
  1. Breath Test
  2. Blood Test
  3. Stool Test
  4. Upper GI Endoscopy
  5. Barium Swallow
• Types of Gastritis
  1. Erosive (Reactive)
  2. 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.