General Information About Gastritis
Disease Details and Frequently Asked Questions
It is an inflammatory condition that occurs when stomach acid breaks through the protective membrane and burns the stomach wall. It is not a deep crater/hole like an ulcer; rather, it is superficial damage, similar to skin getting sunburned and red.
The biggest culprit is the Helicobacter Pylori bacteria that settles in the stomach. Additionally, taking painkillers/rheumatism medications (NSAIDs) indiscriminately and on an empty stomach, excessive alcohol consumption, poor diet, smoking, and intense stress directly damage the stomach lining.
A burning, gnawing, or crushing sensation in the upper abdomen (stomach area), extreme bloating after meals, early satiety, a frequent need to burp, nausea, and loss of appetite.
For a definitive diagnosis in a patient with stomach complaints, an Endoscopy (Gastroscopy) is performed, where a thin tube with a camera at the end is inserted into the stomach. The redness in the stomach is seen, and a tiny biopsy is taken to detect the H.Pylori microbe.
If the microbe (H.Pylori) is detected, a strong 2-week course of antibiotics is prescribed. To allow the stomach lining to repair itself, acid-reducing Stomach Protector pills and syrups are used. During the treatment period, it is absolutely essential to follow a Stomach Diet, avoiding spicy foods, spices, coffee, acidic drinks, and fried foods.
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