Gastritis is a term used to describe inflammation and injury to the cells lining the stomach. Gastritis pain typically occurs in the upper abdomen and can radiate to the back at times, although it can manifest in a variety of ways. When asked to describe their symptoms of gastritis, patients use words like burning, aching, gnawing, or sore. Usually, there is a vague sense of discomfort, but the pain can be sharp, stabbing, or cutting.
Gastritis can result from bacteria in the stomach called Helicobacter pylori or H.pylori. It’s a common stomach bacteria that causes h.pylori gastritis, a stomach infection that can cause stomach ulcers. Inflammation of the stomach can also be caused by autoimmune conditions. When h. pylori bacteria are identified as the cause of gastritis through endoscopy or by a breath or stool test, h. pylori treatment in the form of antibiotics is prescribed. Drugs, particularly nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications, alcohol, and other substances, can also cause damage to the intestinal lining. Your doctor can perform an upper endoscopy to visualize the entire stomach and take biopsies to establish a diagnosis. Gastritis should always be evaluated with a thorough consultation and examination by a physician to ensure an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan and to rule out any underlying serious illness or condition.
Though symptoms of gastritis are not always present, they can include the following:
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