Gastritis is an inflammation (irritation and swelling) of the lining of the stomach.
Causes, incidence, and risk factorsThere are many causes of gastritis.
The most common are:
Less common causes are:
Gastritis can last a short time (acute gastritis) or for months to years (chronic gastritis).
SymptomsTests vary depending on the specific cause. An X-ray of the upper digestive tract, EGD, or other tests may be advised.
TreatmentTreatment depends on the specific cause. Some of the causes will disappear over time. Medications to neutralize stomach acid or decrease its production may be recommended.
Expectations (prognosis)The outlook depends on the cause, but is usually good.
ComplicationsSee the specific types of gastritis.
Calling your health care providerCall for an appointment with your health care provider if you develop gastritis symptoms.
PreventionAvoid long-term use of irritants (such as aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs, or alcohol).
ReferencesKuipers, E. Acid peptic disease. In: Goldman L, Ausiello D. Cecil Textbook of Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 141.
Gastritis occurs when the lining of the stomach becomes inflamed or swollen.
Gastritis can last for only a short time (acute gastritis), or linger for months to years (chronic gastritis).
Causes, incidence, and risk factorsThe most common causes of gastritis are:
Less common causes are:
Trauma or a severe, sudden illness such as major surgery, kidney failure, or being placed on a breathing machine may cause gastritis.
SymptomsMany people with gastritis do not have any symptoms.
Symptoms you may notice are:
If gastritis is causing bleeding from the lining of the stomach, symptoms may include:
Tests that may be needed are:
Treatment depends on the specific cause. Some of the causes will disappear over time.
You may need to stop taking aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other medicines that may be causing gastritis, but only after you talk with your health care provider.
You may use other over-the-counter and prescription drugs that decrease the amount of acid in the stomach, such as:
Antacids may be used to treat chronic gastritis caused by infection with Helicobacter pylori bacteria.
Expectations (prognosis)The outlook depends on the cause, but is usually good.
ComplicationsBlood loss and increased risk of gastric cancer are possible complications.
Calling your health care providerCall for an appointment with your health care provider if you develop:
Avoid long-term use of irritants (such as aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs, or alcohol).
ReferencesKuipers, E. Acid peptic disease. In: Goldman L, Ausiello D. Cecil Textbook of Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 141.
Lee EL, Feldman M. Gastritis and gastropathies. In: Feldman M, Friedman LS, Brandt LJ, eds. Sleisenger and Fordtran's Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease. 9th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier;2010:chap 51.
Reviewed ByReview Date: 01/31/2011
David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine; George F Longstreth, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Program San Diego, California. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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Yes, gastritis is inflammation of the stomach. Gastritis may be acute or chronic.
An inflammation of the stomach is called gastritis. Gastritis can either be acuter chronic, and there is medication that can help with pain.
An inflammation of the stomach is called gastritis. Gastritis can either be acuter chronic, and there is medication that can help with pain.
Some alternative treatments for gastritis follow mainstream medical practice in distinguishing between gastritis and other digestive disorders
No. The principal reason for her visit was her gastritis.
Drinking alcohol sometimes prevents or reduces gastritis.
what can i feed my mother with gastritis doctors just gave her pain meds
Gastritis is the inflammation of the stomach. The antrum is the lower half of the stomach. It is also the part that secrete most of the stomach acid. Antral gastritis is the inflammation of the antrum.
The most common symptoms of gastritis are indigestion, nausea, vomiting, bloating, and loss of appetite. Gastritis is explained as being an irritation of the stomach lining.
Under current theory, the main cause of true gastritis is H. pylori infection, which is found in an average of 90% of patients with chronic gastritis.