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Gastritis
Medical Questions » Gastritis
Name: Gastritis |
Also known as: |
Inflammation of the stomach. |
Causes of Gastritis Many factors including stress, gut infections, drugs (particularly aspirin and anti-arthritis drugs), alcohol excess, overindulgence in food, stomach cancer and allergies. |
Symptoms of Gastritis Intermittent symptoms of nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, a feeling of fullness, upper abdominal discomfort or pain, and possibly indigestion for a few hours or days, or constant discomfort for weeks or months. |
Tests for Gastritis Gastroscopy reveals the inflamed red stomach lining. |
Treatment for Gastritis Depends upon the cause. Antacids or anti-ulcer drugs. Anti-anxiety drugs may be used when appropriate. Drug-induced gastritis will require the removal of the drugs, substituting other drugs, or if the medication is essential, adding anti-ulcer or antacid medications to control the continuing symptoms.
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Complications of Gastritis of its treatment Peptic ulcers and stomach cancer. |
Likely Outcome of Gastritis Dependent upon the cause, and varies from one patient to another. |
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