Symptoms
Upper abdominal pain or burning, nausea, bloating, loss of appetite, sometimes vomiting.
Cause
Inflammation of stomach lining from infection (H. pylori), excessive painkiller use, alcohol, or stress.
Prevention
Avoid excessive NSAID use and alcohol, eat regular meals, manage stress, treat H. pylori if diagnosed.
Treatment
Acid-reducing medication as prescribed, smaller meals, avoiding spicy/oily food and alcohol, treating H. pylori if present. Commonly used medicines: omeprazole, pantoprazole, antacids.
See a doctor if
Vomiting blood, black stools, or severe unrelenting pain — needs urgent evaluation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the early symptoms of Gastritis?
Upper abdominal pain or burning, nausea, bloating, loss of appetite, sometimes vomiting.
What causes Gastritis?
Inflammation of stomach lining from infection (H. pylori), excessive painkiller use, alcohol, or stress.
How can Gastritis be prevented?
Avoid excessive NSAID use and alcohol, eat regular meals, manage stress, treat H. pylori if diagnosed.
What is the treatment for Gastritis?
Acid-reducing medication as prescribed, smaller meals, avoiding spicy/oily food and alcohol, treating H. pylori if present. Commonly used medicines: omeprazole, pantoprazole, antacids.
When should I see a doctor for Gastritis?
Vomiting blood, black stools, or severe unrelenting pain — needs urgent evaluation.
Reviewed by the Swasthya Suchi pharmacy team for general accuracy · Last updated: 2026-08-10