Best Doctors for Gastritis Treatment in Vijayawada

Gastritis refers to the inflammation of the soft mucus lining of the stomach, which is a protective barrier of the stomach. Gastritis is categorized into acute or chronic types based on the severity. The presenting complaints of gastritis are loss of appetite, bloating and stomach pain, nausea and vomiting, black blood in vomit and black blood in stool. The causative factors of gastritis include bacterial and viral infections, autoimmune diseases, reduced blood supply, alcohol and certain drugs, bile reflux, radiation therapy and chemotherapy. Diagnostic tests such as upper GI series tests, upper endoscopy exam, blood tests, stool test and H. pylori breath test are conducted to diagnose gastritis. The treatment plan to manage gastritis involves taking over the counter medication to deal with irritation and neutralize the acids of the stomach, acid-blocking medications, antibiotics, using alternatives for NSAIDs, using targeted drugs to treat autoimmune diseases, addiction treatment services for cocaine addiction and alcohol use disorder.