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- What is gastritis?
- Symptoms of gastritis
- Causes of gastritis
- Prevention of gastritis
- Risk factors for gastritis
- Complications of gastritis
- When to see a doctor about gastritis
- Diagnosis of gastritis
- Conventional treatment of gastritis
- Alternative/complementary treatment of gastritis
- Living with gastritis
- Caring for someone with gastritis
Gastritis is an inflammation of the lining of the stomach, which can cause a great deal of irritation and discomfort.
Gastritis can be acute (sudden onset) or chronic (occurs gradually over time), but the effects are basically the same - an irritated stomach lining that causes pain, sometimes quite severe. Severe pain normally indicates that there is quite a lot of damage of the stomach lining and this needs to be treated quickly to prevent further damage and complications.
If gastritis becomes too severe or does not heal properly, it can cause ulceration of the stomach lining, which eventually can erode the lining and cause a peptic (or gastric) ulcer, which is a more serious condition.
Facts about gastritis
- Recurrent, long-term gastritis can develop into stomach cancer in some people
- Gastritis can lead to severe ulceration and erosion of the stomach lining from the stomach acid if it is not treated
- Sometimes gastritis can lead to the development of a peptic ulcer (an ulcer in the stomach)
- It is estimated that around 50% of the world's population could be infected with higher than normal levels of the helicobacter pylori bacterium
- Slippery elm powder, an excellent herb for gastritis, can interfere with the absorption of some medications so ensure the herb and medication are taken at least 2 hours apart
- Many vitamins and minerals may not absorbed properly in people with gastritis so supplementation may be required
- Mild gastritis may not even produce any symptoms, but it still needs to be treated
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