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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.
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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