What causes severe gastritis?

What causes severe gastritis?

Gastritis is a common condition in which the stomach lining becomes inflamed. There are many potential causes of gastritis, from infections, physical damage to the stomach lining, or a response from the autoimmune system. Stress or trauma can also cause gastritis.

What is treatment for severe gastritis?

Treatment for gastritis usually involves: Taking antacids and other drugs (such as proton pump inhibitors or H-2 blockers) to reduce stomach acid. Avoiding hot and spicy foods.

What is the difference between gastritis and Gastropathy?

IN A NUTSHELL Gastritis and gastropathy are common causes of upper gastrointestinal symptoms. Correlation between clinical presentation, endoscopic features and biopsy findings is poor. Gastritis refers to inflammation of the gastric mucosa, whereas gastropathy is a nonspecific microscopic injury pattern with little or no inflammatory cell infiltration.

What causes cancer in the stomach?

There are no known exact causes of stomach cancer. Things that increase the risk of gastric cancer include peptic ulcers caused by H. pylori bacteria, inflammation of the stomach, smoking, a family history of stomach cancer, and a lack of exercise, a poor diet and obesity.