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What is the immediate treatment for gastritis?

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What is the immediate treatment for gastritis?

Taking antacids and other drugs (such as proton pump inhibitors or H-2 blockers) to reduce stomach acid. Avoiding hot and spicy foods. For gastritis caused by H. pylori infection, your doctor will prescribe a regimen of several antibiotics plus an acid blocking drug (used for heartburn)

What relieves symptoms of gastritis?

Acid blockers — also called histamine (H-2) blockers — reduce the amount of acid released into your digestive tract, which relieves gastritis pain and encourages healing. Available by prescription or over-the-counter, acid blockers include famotidine (Pepcid), cimetidine (Tagamet HB) and nizatidine (Axid AR).

What are the warning signs of gastritis?

The signs and symptoms of gastritis include:

  • Gnawing or burning ache or pain (indigestion) in your upper abdomen that may become either worse or better with eating.
  • Nausea.
  • Vomiting.
  • A feeling of fullness in your upper abdomen after eating.
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How long does it take gastritis to heal?

How long does gastritis last? Acute gastritis lasts for about 2-10 days. If chronic gastritis is not treated, it may last from weeks to years.

What should I not eat with gastritis?

Foods to avoid on a gastritis diet

  • acidic foods, such as tomatoes and some fruits.
  • alcohol.
  • carbonated drinks.
  • coffee.
  • fatty foods.
  • fried foods.
  • fruit juices.
  • pickled foods.

What foods can cure gastritis?

Some people find that the following foods and drinks help ease symptoms of gastritis:

  • high fiber foods, such as whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and beans.
  • low fat foods, such as fish, lean meats, and vegetables.
  • foods with low acidity, including vegetables and beans.
  • noncarbonated drinks.
  • caffeine-free drinks.

Is milk good for gastritis?

Doctors used to routinely recommend milk as part of a gastritis diet. The idea was milk would coat the inside of the stomach, providing some relief. However, further research found that ingesting milk increases the production of stomach acid, which can worsen gastritis symptoms.

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What foods are bad for gastritis?

Foods that may irritate the stomach and make gastritis worse include:

  • acidic foods, such as tomatoes and some fruits.
  • alcohol.
  • carbonated drinks.
  • coffee.
  • fatty foods.
  • fried foods.
  • fruit juices.
  • pickled foods.