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Check nowGastritis is irritation or inflammation of the stomach. It can be a relatively short-lived and mild condition or a more serious affliction. Here at A.Vogel Talks Gastritis, our expert Ali Cullen discusses the steps you can take to support a healthy stomach.
Gastritis is the term used for inflammation or irritation of the stomach lining. It is a fairly common condition with a range of causes: from eating foods that you don’t quite agree with, to using certain types of medicines such as painkillers. Generally, people experience symptoms they describe as indigestion, such as bloating, upper abdominal discomfort, heartburn or a feeling of fullness.
We now know that a common cause of gastritis and indigestion is infection by a type of bacteria known as Helicobactor pylori. Although it is important to eliminate this possibility, we should also consider dietary and lifestyle factors which may be contributing to the condition.
The condition of gastritis is classified by doctors and scientists in a number of ways. These include:
If the cause of your symptoms isn’t clear or your symptoms are severe and fail to subside after a few days, a trip to your doctor may be necessary to help make a diagnosis.
An endoscopy can be carried out to detect inflammation in the stomach. A blood, breath or stool test may also be required to investigate if the bacteria Helicobacter pylori (H. Pylori) are present.
Gastritis may be the result of a number of causes, these can include:
Click on the links above to explore the causes of gastritis in more detail.
Symptoms of gastritis can vary in severity depending on if it is an acute or chronic case. Generally, acute gastritis gives rise to pronounced symptoms whereas in a chronic episode they are generally milder, but present over an extended period of time.
Visit our gastritis symptoms pages by clicking on the links above to learn more about these symptoms and why they might be happening.
There are a range of lifestyle choices, natural remedies and conventional treatments useful in the treatment of gastritis, depending on the type and severity of your symptoms. Click on the links above to explore these in more detail.
Long-term lifestyle habits are of particular importance in order to help prevent future episodes.
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Your diet can have an impact on your susceptibility to gastritis, especially if you indulge in plenty of fatty foods and refined sugars which can increase the population of unfriendly bacteria in your gut. Instead try to encourage the growth of friendly bacteria in your gut by taking a prebiotic rich in L+ lactic acid.
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