Best Antacid For Gastritis
When To Call A Professional
Make an appointment to see your doctor if you have symptoms of gastritis that awaken you from sleep, prevent you from eating, or interfere with your work or school performance. Call your doctor if you use nonprescription antacids or H2 blockers more than twice each week to treat your symptoms.
Call your doctor immediately if you have severe abdominal pain, blood in your vomit, or stools that look black and tarry.
Prognosis
Once your doctor identifies the cause of...
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The Difference Between Gastritis and GERD
By definition gastritis is inflammation of the stomach lining (gastro = stomach, it is = inflammation). For years, I thought gastritis and... Read more »
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Gastritis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Gastritis occurs when the lining of the stomach becomes inflamed or swollen.Gastritis can last for only a short time (acute gastritis), or linger for... Read more »
Stress gastritis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Stress gastritis is swelling (inflammation) and weakening of the stomach lining that occurs during a serious illness.Alternative NamesStress... Read more »
Gastritis: acute
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Acute gastritis is a sudden inflammation of the stomach lining. Alternative Names Acute gastritis Causes, incidence, and risk... Read more »
Gastritis: chronic
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Chronic gastritis is inflammation of the lining of the stomach that persists for a long time. Alternative Names Chronic gastritis ... Read more »
Helicobacter pylori gastritis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Helicobacter pylori ( H. pylori ) is the bacteria responsible for most ulcers and many cases of stomach inflammation (chronic gastritis). ... Read more »
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