What are the symptoms of gastritis?

Symptoms of GASTRITIS are: (1) Upset tummy / upper abdominal discomfort. (2) Upper central abdominal pain. (3) Heartburn; painful burning feeling in the chest or throat. (4) Abdominal pain. (5) Nausea or vomiting. (6) Abdominal discomfort

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Learn more about Gastritis

Content updated on Sep 20, 2022

What is gastritis?

A condition where the surface lining of the stomach is damaged, causing abdominal pain and discomfort. Causes include stress, binge-eating, excessive alcohol intake, and infection with the bacteria H. pylori.

Symptoms of gastritis

Upset tummy / upper abdominal discomfort
Upper central abdominal pain
Heartburn; painful burning feeling in the chest or throat
Abdominal pain
Nausea or vomiting
Abdominal discomfort

Questions your doctor may ask to check for gastritis

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose gastritis

Do you have discomfort (but not pain) around the upper part of your abdomen /stomach? Such as an upset tummy?
Do you have pain in the pit of the stomach (top middle of the abdomen)?
Do you have heartburn?
Do you have abdominal pain (stomach ache)?
Do you have nausea or vomiting?

Treatment for gastritis

Treatment involves helping the stomach to heal. The doctor may prescribe drugs to reduce gastric acid levels, and antibiotics to kill the bacteria H.pylori. Some patients may find relief through lifestyle changes like regular meal patterns, avoiding alcohol and spicy food, and stopping medicines that affect the stomach lining.

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