Gastritis

Gastritis and ulceration

This is inflammation of the lining of the stomach which can include the creation of ulcers.

Symptoms include:

• Abdominal pain

• Nausea

• Bloating

• Loss of appetite

• Bleeding seen in vomit or stools

Causes:

• Helicobacter Pylori: the bug tunnels into the stomach lining and can cause the stomach to create more acid to combat it.

• NSAIDs: Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs like ibuprofen, aspirin etc cause irritation to the stomach lining.

• Autoimmune Disorders: Some can attack or rritate the stomach lining.

• Bile reflux.

• Other possible suggested causes include stress and alcoholism.

Treatment:

• PPI medication to reduce the amount of acid

• Eradication of H-Pylori if found.

• Avoid any trigger foods you identify.

• Avoid NSAIDs.

Page last updated 05 March 2024