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What Causes Gastritis?

I have recently been diagnosed with gastritis. I don t drink heavily, so that can t be a cause. I do take a lot of medications as I have a blood clotting disorder, primarily coumadin. I also have severe arthritis. Could these things contribute to gastritis? I have quite a lot of reflux, too, at night. Is gastritis serious?
Thu, 15 Jun 2017
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Drugs intake for prolonged period can lead to gastritis like condition. Smoking, stress, H Pylori, outside food intake, excess spicy foods, etc., can lead to gastritis. For gastritis, suitable antacid like Rabeprazole or Pantoprazole can be prescribed. If improvement is not seen then H Pylori ruled out by urea breath test. For acid reflux antacid given but if improvement not seen than endoscopy or barium x-ray like procedure done to rule out Hiatus hernia.

Head elevated while sleeping. Avoid prolonged bending. Go to sleep 2 hours after meal. If needed for examination gastroenterologist can be consulted.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Parth Goswami
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What Causes Gastritis?

Hello, Drugs intake for prolonged period can lead to gastritis like condition. Smoking, stress, H Pylori, outside food intake, excess spicy foods, etc., can lead to gastritis. For gastritis, suitable antacid like Rabeprazole or Pantoprazole can be prescribed. If improvement is not seen then H Pylori ruled out by urea breath test. For acid reflux antacid given but if improvement not seen than endoscopy or barium x-ray like procedure done to rule out Hiatus hernia. Head elevated while sleeping. Avoid prolonged bending. Go to sleep 2 hours after meal. If needed for examination gastroenterologist can be consulted. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Parth Goswami