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What Are The Symptoms Of Gastritis?
Question: I have always had stomach issues (irritation seen on endoscopy etc), well I was able to get that under control but I did something stupid last weekend and drank a lot of whiskey and since then my stomach hurts so bad, nauseas to the point on cant eat, tired and fatigued, bad taste in mouth etc.. my new insurance doesn't kick in until end of October so cant go to ER or anything. Could this be a gastritis flare up?
Brief Answer:
yes and probably is
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
This is probably gastritis flare up and you need to do some measures to avoid some more serious complications such as ulcer perforation: although this is not likely to happen if there is no ulcer on previous endoscopies.
You need to completely stop using alcohol, coffee, carbonated drinks,cold drinks, fried food and spicy food. Also, take antiacid medicines, ranitidin or pantoprasole. You can also use OTC medications such as Iberogast, chammomile tea, ginger or CArom seeds.
You need to eat milk products, boiled meat and potato, vegetables, drink menta tea. If there is no improvement within 24 hours, you should see gastroenteologist and repeat gastroscopy if required Wish you good health. Regards
yes and probably is
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
This is probably gastritis flare up and you need to do some measures to avoid some more serious complications such as ulcer perforation: although this is not likely to happen if there is no ulcer on previous endoscopies.
You need to completely stop using alcohol, coffee, carbonated drinks,cold drinks, fried food and spicy food. Also, take antiacid medicines, ranitidin or pantoprasole. You can also use OTC medications such as Iberogast, chammomile tea, ginger or CArom seeds.
You need to eat milk products, boiled meat and potato, vegetables, drink menta tea. If there is no improvement within 24 hours, you should see gastroenteologist and repeat gastroscopy if required Wish you good health. Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
Brief Answer:
up to 4-5 days
Detailed Answer:
Alcohol induced gastritis may persist for 4-5 days. Mylanta can lead to fatigue.
If there were no ulcers then this is good sign.
Try to drink warm menta tea in the morning and take Ranitidin before sleep.
up to 4-5 days
Detailed Answer:
Alcohol induced gastritis may persist for 4-5 days. Mylanta can lead to fatigue.
If there were no ulcers then this is good sign.
Try to drink warm menta tea in the morning and take Ranitidin before sleep.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
ok its been 7 days since I drank the alcohol, symptoms started prob Monday
Brief Answer:
you need to change your diet
Detailed Answer:
Then you should probably change your dietary habits and follow some antiacid diet. 7 days is bit too much for pain to persist. If it last for few more days, you need to do gastroscopy.
you need to change your diet
Detailed Answer:
Then you should probably change your dietary habits and follow some antiacid diet. 7 days is bit too much for pain to persist. If it last for few more days, you need to do gastroscopy.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
ok I cant go to a gastro doc anytime soon, as I said earlier my insurance wont kick in until end of October. I read gastritis can last a couple of months in some cases. I will watch what I eat and cut out caffeine and alcohol all together
Brief Answer:
yes
Detailed Answer:
hi.
Yes, this is good decision. It simply must improve on these measures. SOme more serious diagnoses are rare in your age. If condition will improve, you dont need to do gastroscopy.
yes
Detailed Answer:
hi.
Yes, this is good decision. It simply must improve on these measures. SOme more serious diagnoses are rare in your age. If condition will improve, you dont need to do gastroscopy.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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