What is acute gastritis?
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What is acute gastritis?
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Acute gastritis is a sudden inflammation or swelling in the lining of the stomach, causing severe pain and discomfort. However, this pain is usually temporary and only lasts for a short time.
Gastritis is different from gastroenteritis. Gastritis directly affects the stomach and often entails vomiting and nausea. In contrast, gastroenteritis can affect both the stomach and intestines. As a result, it can cause diarrhea in addition to the vomiting and nausea.
In fact, the prevalence of chronic gastritis in developing countries has reduced, but acute gastritis is still common.
In essence, most people with acute gastritis do not experience any symptoms. However, some may show signs of mild to severe conditions.
The common symptoms include:
Some symptoms of acute gastritis may also be related to other health conditions. And so, to determine the exact disease, it is advised to see a doctor.
If symptoms of gastritis last a week or longer, you should definitely contact a doctor. If you experience vomiting blood, seek medical attention immediately.
Some health conditions may cause symptoms that are similar to signs of the condition such as:
Acute gastritis occurs when the lining of the stomach is damaged or weak, which in turn allows digestive acids to irritate the stomach. The causes of acute gastritis include:
All things considered, NSAIDs and corticosteroids have been determined to be the most common causes of acute gastritis.
Other less common causes include:
Factors that increase the risk of developing acute gastritis include:
The information provided herein is not a substitute for any medical advice. Therefore, ALWAYS consult with a doctor for more information.
Normally, a doctor would ask you detailed questions to learn about your symptoms. In addition, some tests will be performed to help your doctor diagnose acute gastritis, which include:
In most cases, people with acute gastritis require medical treatment. The treatment and recovery times depend on the cause of gastritis. However, some cases of acute gastritis will go away without treatment. In addition, a bland diet (without stimulating foods) can help you recover quickly.
Foods that are low in natural acids, fats and fibre may be tolerated as well. In any case, if you start experiencing constant vomiting, try consuming warm soups instead.
Other treatments, such as those used to treat viruses, would involve taking medication to reduce symptoms.
Options for treating the condition include:
Your doctor would usually recommend a combination of medications to treat acute gastritis, which include:
Antibiotics may be used with proton pump inhibitors, antacids or H2 antagonists. The treatment usually lasts from 10 days to 4 weeks.
Additionally, a doctor may also recommend that you stop using any NSAIDs or corticosteroids to gauge symptom relief. However, you must not stop taking these medications without your doctor’s advice.
Symptoms of the condition can be reduced by making lifestyle changes such as:
Some of the following will help you in preventing the condition:
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