What is Gastritis:
- Gastritis occurs when the lining of the stomach becomes inflamed or swollen.
- Gastritis can last for only a short time know as acute gastritis, or linger for months to years called chronic gastritis.
- A gnawing or burning ache or pain (indigestion) in your upper abdomen that may become either worse or better with eating
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- A feeling of fullness in your upper abdomen after eating
Causes:
- Bacterial infection. People infected with Helicobacter pylori can experience gastritis
- Regular use of pain relievers. Common pain relievers, such as aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others) and naproxen (Aleve, Anaprox), can cause both acute gastritis and chronic gastritis.
- Age- Older adults have an increased risk of gastritis because the stomach lining tends to thin with age and because older adults are more likely to have H. pylori infection or autoimmune disorders
- Excessive alcohol use. Alcohol can irritate and erode your stomach lining
- Stress. Severe stress due to major surgery, injury, burns or severe infections can cause acute gastritis.
- Bile reflux disease
- autoimmune gastritis, this type of gastritis occurs when your body attacks the cells that make up your stomach lining.
- Antibiotics
- Stress reduction
- Avoid irritating foods.
- Eat smaller, more frequent meals
- Drink alcohol in moderation, if at all.
- Avoid-aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others) and naproxen (Aleve, Anaprox)
- Proper hand washing during food preparation.
reference:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/gastritis
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