Gastritis Information

Gastritis is an irritation or inflammation of the lining in the stomach which is not a single disease. Rather, it is a condition that may have many causes. Gastritis is a pain which is common to all people with discomfort in the upper part of the abdomen, it is also called dyspepsia.

Gastritis is a common among 10% of people who come to a hospital in emergency department with the complaint of abdominal pain. Gastritis of the stomach is a bothersome condition if it is not treated in time, which eventually gives rise to many life threatening complications.

Causes And Symptoms of Gastritis

Overeating and excessive intake of alcohol is the most common cause of gastritis. Infections like food poisoning, influenza, toxins of gout and swallowing of alkalis and acids also give rise to gastritis.

The main symptoms of gastritis are loss of appetite, headache, nausea and giddiness. Discomfort in the stomach, frequent vomiting and sour eructation's are general symptoms of gastritis. If this problem becomes chronic, then it may lead to anemia and consequently emaciation.

According to AYURVEDA it is believed that the disease is caused by vitiation of pitta. If anyone has gastritis problem and want herbal medicines for treatment, can fill up the below form for Doctor's online consultation.