Gastritis is a disease of the gastrointestinal tract in which the gastric mucosa becomes inflamed, generating characteristic symptoms such as stomach pain, indigestion and frequent belching, feeling sick or full of stomach, loss of appetite, vomiting or desire to vomit that arise especially after eating.

Gastritis has several causes that include poor eating habits, stress and nervousness, alcohol abuse, long-term medication ingestion.

The symptoms of gastritis can be mild and appear when eating something spicy, with fat or after consuming alcoholic beverages, while the symptoms of gastritis nervosa arise whenever the individual is anxious or stressed.

The gastroenterologist may request an examination called a digestive endoscopy that is used to visualize the inner walls of the stomach and verify if the H. pylori battery is present; therefore, the presence of this bacterium in the stomach, besides aggravating the symptoms of gastritis can facilitate the evolution of gastritis towards the formation of an ulcer.

The classification of gastritis is complex, but by way of summary it can be said that they are divided into acute, chronic, and special forms of gastritis.

It is recommended that patients make changes in their diet, avoiding certain types of food, beverages or drugs that may cause irritation of the stomach wall.

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