Stomach inflammation (gastritis): symptoms, cause of treatment
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Stomach inflammation symptoms include a gnawing or burning pain in the upper abdomen. An inflammation of the stomach is also called gastritis and refers to inflammation of the gastric mucosa. An inflammation of the stomach is common in people over 50 years old. Smoking and excessive drinking are risk factors for developing inflammation of the stomach. Many people do not know that they have an inflammation of the stomach, because they hardly have any complaints. Stomach inflammation can manifest itself both chronically and acutely. Often a stomach infection develops gradually.
What is an inflammation of the stomach?
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Gastritis is a condition in which the gastric mucosa is inflamed. Most of the time, the inflammation is the result of an infection with the same bacteria that cause most stomach ulcers. And inflammation of the stomach can also be caused by damage and disorders of the immune system. Gastritis can come on suddenly (acute gastritis), or it can develop gradually (chronic gastritis). In some cases gastritis leads to an ulcer and an increased risk of stomach cancer
Complications
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Untreated, an inflammation of the stomach can lead to a stomach ulcer or stomach bleeding
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Possible causes
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Gastritis can be caused by irritation of the gastric mucosa due to excessive alcohol consumption, chronic vomiting, or the use of certain drugs such as aspirin and ibuprofen. A stomach infection is often caused by the Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori): a bacterium that lives in the mucous layer of the stomach. Without treatment, the infection can lead to ulcers, and in some people, stomach cancer. Gastritis can also be caused by a virus or fungal infection. This mainly occurs in people with a long-term illness or a weakened immune system, such as people with HIV / AIDS or cancer, or people taking immunosuppressants. Acute gastritis can be caused by sudden illness or injury, where the injury may not involve the stomach. Common causes are, for example, severe stress situations as a result of extensive burns and injuries associated with heavy bleeding, where it is not known exactly why a serious disease can lead to gastritis. This is thought to be related to a decreased blood flow to the stomach or a decrease in the ability of the gastric mucosa to protect and renew itself. Gastric mucosal inflammation can in rare cases be caused by Crohn's disease
Examination and diagnosis
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Interview and physical examination
Gastric Inflammation Treatment
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The symptoms of gastritis can be controlled with drugs that neutralize stomach acid or reduce its production. When gastritis has been diagnosed, it is important to identify any triggering factors. Triggering factors may lie in the area of lifestyle
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Food and diet
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With a stomach infection it is wise to eat healthy and avoid certain foods, which will relieve your stomach as much as possible. Eat fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fat-free or low-fat dairy. Whole grain products are grain products in which the whole grain has been processed, such as wholemeal bread, brown rice, millet, quinoa