Thursday 6 November 2014

Gastrik???


WHAT iS GASTRIC?
Gastric pain is commonly used describe pain or discomfort in the upper abdomen. Other symptom include heartburn, bloating & nausea.

CAUSED
Gastritis can be caused by irritation due to excessive alcohol use, stress, skipping meals..


SYMPTOMS:
It varies :

  • Nausea or recurrent of upset stomach
  • abdominal bloating
  • abdominal pain
  • vomiting
  • indigestion
  • hiccups
  • burning feeling in the stomach between meals
  • loss of appetite
  • black, tarry stools..

Treatment for gastritis usually involves:
  • Taking antacids and other drugs (such as proton pump inhibitors or H-2 blockers)  to reduce stomach acid
  • Avoiding hot and spicy foods
  • For gastritis caused by H. pylori infection, your doctor will prescribe a regimen of several antibiotics plus an acid blocking drug (used for heartburn)
  • If the gastritis is caused by pernicious anemia, B12 vitamin shots will be given.
  • Eliminating irritating foods from your diet such as lactose from dairy or gluten from wheat




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