- Anaemia
- Dehydration
- Kidney problems
- Stomach cancer
- Stomach ulcers and scarring
There are many probable causes for Gastritis that includes:
- After surgery, burns or traumatic injury
- Excessive alcohol consumption
- Infection causes by Helicobacter Pylori (H. Pylori), a bacteria that is found in the lining of the stomach that can weaken protective coating resulting in the digestive juices that reaches the stomach lining
- Long-term use of non-steroidical anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) such as aspirin and ibuprofen
- Stress and chronic vomiting (observed in bulimia cases)
Gastric might not produce any signs or symptoms in most cases but the most common ones include:
- Black stool due to the blood in the bowel actions
- Blood in your vomit
- Burning feeling in the upper abdomen
- Hiccoughs
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea and indigestion
- Pain in the upper abdomen
- Vomiting
- Weight Loss
Depending on the cause and severity of your condition, the treatment option might vary. Your doctor will examine and recommend the best treatment for you. These might include:
- Acid control medications to neutralise acid levels in the stomach
- Antibiotics to kill the backteria if you are infected with H. Pylori
- Painkillers such as those containing Acetaminophen
