Gastritis is inflammation of the stomach lining. It can be caused by a variety of factors, including infection with Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) bacteria, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), excessive alcohol consumption, and smoking. H. pylori is a spiral-shaped bacterium that can live in the stomach. It produces an enzyme called urease, which breaks down urea […]
Gastritis is an inflammation of the stomach lining. It can be caused by a variety of factors, including infection with the bacterium Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), excessive use of alcohol or aspirin, and certain medications. There is no one-size-fits-all diet for gastritis, but there are some foods that are generally considered to be helpful. These […]
The type of medication used to treat gastritis will depend on the underlying cause of the condition. However, some common medications used to reduce stomach acid and relieve symptoms include: Acid blockers: These medications work by blocking the production of stomach acid. Examples of acid blockers include famotidine (Pepcid), cimetidine (Tagamet), and ranitidine (Zantac). Proton […]
Gastritis is inflammation of the lining of the stomach. It can be acute, meaning it comes on suddenly and lasts for a short time, or chronic, meaning it lasts for months or years. The most common cause of gastritis is infection with the bacterium Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori). Other causes of gastritis include: Taking nonsteroidal […]