30/06/2025
Gastritis:
Definition:
Gastritis is the inflammation of the stomach lining. It can be acute (sudden and severe) or chronic (develops slowly over time).
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Causes of Gastritis:
1. Infection:
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) – most common bacterial cause.
2. Medications:
NSAIDs (e.g., ibuprofen, aspirin) – long-term use irritates stomach lining.
3. Lifestyle factors:
Excessive alcohol use
Smoking
Stress (physical or emotional)
4. Autoimmune gastritis:
The body attacks its own stomach lining.
5. Bile reflux:
Backflow of bile from the intestine into the stomach.
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Symptoms of Gastritis:
Upper abdominal pain or burning
Nausea or vomiting
Bloating or fullness after eating
Loss of appetite
In severe cases: vomiting blood or black stools
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Diagnosis:
Endoscopy (camera test to see stomach lining)
H. pylori test (breath, stool, or biopsy)
Blood tests (to check for anemia or infection)
Stool test (to check for bleeding)
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Treatment of Gastritis:
1. Medications:
Antacids – relieve immediate symptoms
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) – omeprazole, lansoprazole
H2 blockers – ranitidine, famotidine
Antibiotics – if H. pylori is present
2. Lifestyle Changes:
Avoid spicy, acidic, or fried foods
Quit smoking and reduce alcohol
Eat smaller, frequent meals
Avoid NSAIDs unless
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Gastritis: Overview
Definition:
Gastritis is the inflammation of the stomach lining. It can be acute (sudden and severe) or chronic (develops slowly over time).
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Causes of Gastritis:
1. Infection:
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) – most common bacterial cause.
2. Medications:
NSAIDs (e.g., ibuprofen, aspirin) – long-term use irritates stomach lining.
3. Lifestyle factors:
Excessive alcohol use
Smoking
Stress (physical or emotional)
4. Autoimmune gastritis:
The body attacks its own stomach lining.
5. Bile reflux:
Backflow of bile from the intestine into the stomach.
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Symptoms of Gastritis:
Upper abdominal pain or burning
Nausea or vomiting
Bloating or fullness after eating
Loss of appetite
In severe cases: vomiting blood or black stools
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Diagnosis:
Endoscopy (camera test to see stomach lining)
H. pylori test (breath, stool, or biopsy)
Blood tests (to check for anemia or infection)
Stool test (to check for bleeding)
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Treatment of Gastritis:
1. Medications:
Antacids – relieve immediate symptoms
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) – omeprazole, lansoprazole
H2 blockers – ranitidine, famotidine
Antibiotics – if H. pylori is present
2. Lifestyle Changes:
Avoid spicy, acidic, or fried foods
Quit smoking and reduce alcohol
Eat smaller, frequent meals
Avoid NSAIDs unless prescribed
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Complications (if untreated):
Stomach ulcers
Bleeding
Increased risk of stomach cancer (especially chronic H. pylori infection)
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Stomach ulcers
Bleeding
Increased risk of stomach cancer (especially chronic H.
