Gastritis commonly refers to the inflammation of the stomach lining.The inflammation of gastritis is most often the result of infection with the same bacterium (H. Pylori) that causes most stomach ulcers or the regular use of certain pain relievers. Drinking too much alcohol also can contribute to gastritis. Gastritis may occur suddenly (acute gastritis) or appear slowly over time (chronic gastritis). In some cases, gastritis can lead to ulcers and an increased risk of stomach cancer.
What is Gastritis?
Gastritis commonly refers to the inflammation of the stomach lining.The inflammation of gastritis is most often the result of infection with the same bacterium (H. Pylori) that causes most stomach ulcers or the regular use of certain pain relievers. Drinking too much alcohol also can contribute to gastritis. Gastritis may occur suddenly (acute gastritis) or appear slowly over time (chronic gastritis). In some cases, gastritis can lead to ulcers and an increased risk of stomach cancer.
Cause of Gastritis
The inflammation of gastritis is most often the result of infection with the same bacterium (H. Pylori) that causes most stomach ulcers or the regular use of certain pain relievers. Drinking too much alcohol and smoking also can contribute to gastritis. Spicy food and stress can also be a trigger for increased irritation.
Symptoms of Gastritis
Burning ache or pain (indigestion) in the upper abdomen
Nausea
Vomiting
Indigestion
Loss of appetite
Diagnosis
Several tests can be used to make a diagnosis. These include endoscopy of the stomach, where a thin tube with a light and a camera on the end is inserted down your throat into your stomach. This allows the doctor to see into your stomach and take samples (called a biopsy) from the lining if needed. The laboratory tests you may need will depend on the cause of your gastritis. Your doctor may use a stool test to check for the presence of blood, or your doctor may take a sample of tissue, called a biopsy, from your esophagus or stomach. A breath test or a biopsy may detect H. pylori .
Treatment of Gastritis
Three steps to cure Gastritis using Natural Triple Therapy
Lifestyle modification : Avoid using alcohol and tobacco, include more fruits, high protein foods, Magnisium supplements and peppermint. Refrain from eating fried, spicy and refined food like bread, sugar, pasta etc.
Herbal medicines: Herbs containing natural antibiotic and antacid properties. Some of them being licorice, Nigella sativa, and Ginger.
Probiotics: to fight off the invasive H. Pylori bacteria.
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