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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