Gastritis happens when there is an inflammation in the protective lining of the stomach. There are two kinds of gastritis: acute and chronic. Acute gastritis refers to sudden, severe inflammation while chronic gastritis involves long-term inflammation that can last years if untreated. Gastritis happens when the weakness of your stomach lining allows digestive juices to damage and inflame it.
Certain activities could increase your risk of gastritis, namely regular use of pain killers, tobacco use, and extreme alcohol consumption. Conditions that could increase your risk include stress caused by injury or illness, viral infections, digestive disorders, and autoimmune diseases.
The most common symptoms of gastritis are nausea, vomiting, indigestion, feeling of fullness in your upper abdomen after eating. If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, see a doctor for evaluation and treatment. We have a licensed and experienced physician who can evaluate your condition and see to it that you can get the care you need to fully recover.
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