What is Gastritis?
Gastritis is the inflammation of the mucosal layer on the stomach surface due to various reasons. If left untreated, it can progress and turn into an ulcer. It is an extremely common disease; it occurs in one out of every 2 people.
What Causes Gastritis?
The most common cause of gastritis is the infectious disease called Chronic Pylori. This bacterium is found in 80% of gastritis patients. It is transmitted orally. It causes problems such as bloating, loss of appetite, nausea, phlegmy vomiting, and stomach inflammation. The symptoms of chronic gastritis are short-lived and progress insidiously. The bacterium does not always cause complaints; it can remain in the body for years and can be triggered by factors such as malnutrition and alcohol consumption in a way that damages the stomach lining. Specific antibiotics are used for 1 to 2 weeks to treat this condition caused by the Helicobacter pylori microbe, and complete success is achieved.
Acute gastritis, which occurs suddenly, develops due to many reasons. Increased acid production in the stomach causes gastritis; therefore, it is necessary to avoid factors that cause damage to the stomach lining and increase acid production, such as smoking, fast food, acidic drinks, unconscious medication use, and alcohol.
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