Treatment
 Treatment depends on the
specific cause, but the
physician will often prescribe
a combination of antibiotics to
kill H. Pylori, medications
that block or reduce
production of acid, and
medications that neutralize
stomach acid.
 The physician may suggest
diet modifications, and limit
or avoid alcohol abuse,
smoking, and caffeine intake.
References
Cleveland Clinic. (n.d.). Gastritis:
Indigestion, symptoms, causes,
GASTRITIS
treatment, diagnosis. https://
my.clevelandclinic.org/health/
diseases/10349-gastritis
Mayo Clinic. (2020, April 3). Gastritis
- Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo
Clinic. Mayo Clinic - Mayo
Clinic. https://www.mayoclinic.org/
diseases-conditions/gastritis/diagnosis-
treatment/drc-20355813
What is it?
An inflammation that occurs to the
Mucosa (a lining of mucus in the
stomach that protects it from strong
acid that digests food). It can emerge
suddenly (Acute Gastritis) or
gradually over time (Chronic
Gastritis), and this can result to
stomach ulcers or an elevated risk of
stomach cancer (Cleveland Clinic,
n.d.).

What kind of imaging do I need?
 Upper GI (gastrointestinal) series or
How did I get it?
The main cause is H. Pylori
(Helicobacter Pylori) germs. Other
causes include:
 irregular diet
 excessive use of alcohol
 smoking
 regularly eating spicy foods, sour
food, and foods that contain a lot of
gas
 excessive use of caffeine
 your own body attacking the
stomach lining tissues
(autoimmune gastritis)
 regular use of certain pain
relievers, use of nonsteroidal anti-
inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
 decreased circulation and lower
metabolism caused by thinner
stomach linings as one age
(Cleveland Clinic, n.d.).
 Upper EGD (Endoscopy) that uses an
endoscope, which is a narrow,
illuminated tube with a camera attached
to the end. The tube is inserted through
barium swallow which checks the
your mouth, down the throat, into the
esophagus, stomach, and duodenum.
esophagus, stomach, and duodenum. The
You will swallow barium (a metallic
physician sees inside the organs and
fluid) that coats the organs to make
administers treatment or takes any
them visible on the X-ray. On most
biopsy if needed. The procedure is
occasions, patients find the barium's
performed on an empty stomach that
thick consistency uncomfortable and
requires no solid food intake 6-8 hours
challenging to swallow. It has a
prior. Medications that cause blood
chalky taste which is usually added to
clotting should be avoided. You will
artificial flavors. It may take 2-3 days
receive an intravenous sedative with
to completely pass out the fluid, but
fluids and medications. A numbing
the patient may not necessarily stay in
spray with a bitter taste shall be
the hospital. X-rays are not
administered into your mouth to lessen
recommended for pregnant women, or
gagging. The procedure takes 15-30
if you suspect being pregnant, you
minutes. It may be uncomfortable, but it
should inform the physician. Barium
should not be painful. Risks include
can cause allergic reactions, and
allergic responses to the sedative,
therefore you should inform your
bleeding of the digestive track, infection,
doctor of any allergies. No solid foods
or digestive tract lining rupturing. The
should be taken 6-8 hours before the
spray may take up to one day to
procedure, and patients can be on a
completely wear off, and you can go
clear liquid diet (Mayo Clinic, 2020).
home the same day (Mayo clinic, 2020).
Symptoms/signs
Heartburn, feeling bloated, nausea or vomiting, loss of appetite, weight loss, stomach
ulcers, upper abdominal pain or discomfort.