Low Dose Naltrexone And Gastritis
Many people with gastritis do not have any symptoms.
Symptoms you may notice are:
Loss of appetite - Nausea and vomiting
- Pain in the upper part of the belly or abdomen
If gastritis is causing bleeding from the lining of the stomach, symptoms may include:
- Black stools
-
Vomiting blood or coffee-ground like material
Signs and tests
Tests that may be needed are:
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Complete blood count (CBC) to check foranemia or low blood count - Examination of the stomach with an endoscope (esophagogastroduodenoscopy or
EGD
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