Articles for Gastritis

Diagnosing gastritis

Your GP may recommend one or more of the following tests: a stool test to check for infection or bleeding from the stomach a breath test forHelicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection this involves d

Introduction

Gastritis occurs when the lining of the stomach becomes inflamed after it's been damaged. It's a common condition with a wide range of causes.

Possible complications of gastritis

Chronic gastritis increases your risk of developing: astomach ulcer polyps (small growths) in your stomach tumours in your stomach, which may or may not be cancerous

Symptoms of gastritis

Many people with gastritis caused by a bacterial infection don't have any symptoms. In other cases, gastritis can cause: Indigestion gnawing or burningstomach pain nausea and vomiting feeling f

Treating gastritis

Treatment aims to reduce the amount of acid in the stomach to relieve symptoms, allowing the stomach lining to heal and to tackle any underlying cause. You may be able to treat gastritis yourself, de

When to see your GP

If you haveindigestion and stomach pain, you can try treating this yourself with changes to your diet and lifestyle, or with a number of different over-the-counter medications, such as antacids . See