Term:
Gastritis
Description:
An inflammation of the lining of the stomach.
Gastritis can be caused by infection, irritation, autoimmune disorders, or backflow of bile into the stomach (bile reflux). Infections can be bacterial or viral. Irritation can be caused by medications (such as aspirin or anti-inflammatory drugs), alcohol, chronic vomiting, excess gastric acid secretion (such as from stress), or eating or drinking caustic or corrosive substances (such as poisons). Gastritis can occur suddenly (acute gastritis) or gradually (chronic gastritis).
Symptoms:
hiccups
abdominal indigestion
loss of appetite
nausea
vomiting
vomiting blood or coffee-ground like material
dark stools
Treatment:
Treatment depends on the specific cause. Some of the causes will resolve over time.
Avoid long-term use of irritants (such as aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs, alcohol).
*You should always seek a professional physician's
advice before trying to administer any type of treatment.
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