Gastritis

Gastritis is a common condition that occurs due to various reasons and can lead to serious complications in some cases.

Gastritis

Gastritis is the inflammation of the lining of the stomach, which is a soft mucus tissue that protects the stomach from acids and other substances that pass through it continuously.

Stomach inflammation can be acute or chronic.

Causes and risk factors of gastritis

• Infections.
• Autoimmune disease.
• Chemicals, including alcohol and certain drugs, like the overuse of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
• Reduced blood supply, like after a major surgery or a trauma.
• Radiation and chemotherapy.
• Bile reflux.
• The risk of gastritis increases due to stress and having other conditions, such as Crohn’s disease, celiac disease, sarcoidosis, and HIV/AIDS.

Symptoms of gastritis

Gastritis doesn’t always cause symptoms, which include:

• Indigestion.
• Loss of appetite.
• Nausea and vomiting.
• Feeling full quickly after eating.
• Stomach pain.
• Bloating.
• Gastritis can lead to stomach ulcers and stomach bleeding and rarely, stomach cancer.

Diagnosis of gastritis

• Blood tests.
• Endoscopy.

Treatment of gastritis

• Medications.
• Avoiding alcohol and NSAIDs.