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Gastritis is an inflammation of the gastric mucosa, which has a chronic acute course, caused in most cases by inadequate nutrition. The gastric mucosa is red, has red or bleed images subepithelial. Gastritis can occur in one in various parts of the stomach or cover it completely. How do we know whether and how to treat gastritis?

Causes of Gastritis

Gastritis can occur suddenly (acute) or gradually (chronic). Gastritis can be caused by irritation from alcohol intake, stress, chronic vomiting, and prolonged use of certain medications that contain aspirin, sulfa drugs, iodine, antibiotics or who are prescribed anti-inflammatory.

Gastritis can also be caused by the presence of Heliobacter pylori bacteria that live in the stomach mucosa in some cases if not treated early; it can lead to ulcers and even stomach cancer in some cases. Other culprits are pernicious anemia because it prevents the absorption of vitamin B12 in the stomach, various infections and viruses, autoimmune disorders and bile reflux.
How do I know if I have gastritis?

We should see a doctor and we are likely to perform some tests. Appropriate tests to diagnose gastritis are:

* Stool examination by this test will verify the presence of blood in the stool, since this is a sign of gastritis
* Blood tests are used to check the blood count will confirm if indeed existing anemia due to lack of red blood cells
* Endoscopy involves inserting a camera through exploratory patient’s digestive tract, reaching the stomach and allowing an assessment of the mucosal lining, if required will result in a tissue sample or biopsy for further analysis in the laboratory.

Treatment for gastritis

Treatment for gastritis usually involves the use of heartburn drugs and medications that decrease stomach acid is causing further irritation. The doctor may also include a diet to avoid spicy foods or spicy foods, high fat and limit your intake of drink irritants such as caffeine and alcohol.

In the event that gastritis is caused by a virus, it will be necessary to administer antibiotics to kill the bacteria causing the gastritis will disappear too.
There are many home remedies for gastritis and products of alternative medicine or natural medicine. All medicines for gastritis must be prescribed by a physician, and symptoms of any kind of gastritis usually improve briefly, shortly after starting treatment.

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