Gastritis is the inflammation of the stomach lining (gastric mucosa), usually triggered as a reaction to some bacterial infection. It may involve sudden and severe inflammation (acute gastritis), or long-term inflammation, lasting for years (chronic gastritis).
In forbidden cases, gastritis leads to stomach ulcers with an increased risk of stomach cancer. The condition is known as Erosive gastritis. However, in most cases, gastritis isn’t severe with patients quickly recovering with treatment.
Gastritis does not always cause visible symptoms in everyone. However, the most common ones include:
In case of erosive gastritis, the symptoms include :
Weakness in your stomach lining leads to easy inflammation by the digestive juices. Other causes include:
The Family Tree Clinic Tirupati provides best Doctor for diagnosing gastritis. These gastritis specialists perform thorough physical analysis and conduct the necessary tests to ensure accurate diagnosis. In addition, our Dr Harshita G , also suggest dietary and lifestyle changes as a part of preventative care to maintain good digestive health.
Although, both conditions share similar symptoms, gastritis is a general inflammation and ulcer is patch of dilapidated stomach lining. Ulcers lead to uncontrolled stomach bleeding, cancer and eventual stomach damage. mfine gastritis specialists suggest the appropriate line of treatment to avert the risk of developing ulcers.
The first line of gastritis treatment depends upon the symptom’s severity and duration. A combination of medications, including antibiotics, proton pump inhibitors, probiotics, antacids, etc. along with diet control and reduced alcohol intake can treat the condition.
We, guarantee optimal gastritis treatment by proffering indispensable medications and care to all patients. They are adept professionals who deploy the best approach to treatment and offer suitable guidance to aid patients recover quickly.
Over consumption of alcohol can permanently damage the liver.
Globally, alcoholic liver disease attributed for 493300 deaths in 2010.
Broadly, alcoholic liver disease has 3 stages of liver damage :-
It’s important to note that alcoholic liver disease is a major healthcare concern. It leads to malfunctioning of the liver. The main cause is attributed to chronic heavy intake of alcohol. Alcoholic liver disease can lead to liver cirrhosis which is life threatening.
Self-care: Lifestyle modifications include no alcohol; low-salt healthy diet; and vaccinations for influenza, hepatitis A & B, and pneumococcal pneumonia.
Dr. Harshita G
MBBS, MD (General Medicine) (Gold Medalist) Consultant Physician & Diabetologist.
Dr. Harshita is a gold medalist in MD (General Medicine) from the prestigious Sri Devraj Urs Medical College. She worked as a consultant physician in Manipal Hospitals and Silicon City Hospital, Bengaluru. She specializes in diabetology, infectious diseases and hypertension.
