Is Tums Better Than Mylanta For Gastritis?
Prevention
To help prevent gastritis:
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Don't smoke.
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If you drink alcohol, do so in moderation. Most experts recommend that women limit alcohol use to no more than one drink a day and that men have no more than two drinks a day.
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If you take an NSAID to treat a medical problem, and the medicine upsets your stomach, stop taking the medicine and speak with your doctor.
Treatment
If you have mild, uncomplicated gastritis, you may need to:
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Stop...
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