Anyone know about Gastritis?

Question

I'm and female and i've had so many problems with my stomach since taking strong perscribed Ibuprofen for bad back pain when i had a bad few weeks of IBS. I started getting this burning/achy feeling in the middle inbetween my belly button and breast bone, then i got this horrible sorethroat with a fullness feeling in my throat, then a few days later along came really bad hiccups and belching, then heartburn. So i went to the docs and she said that i've irritated my stomach lining from the Ibuprofen so she gave me Anacids to help. Since then (which was 3 months ago now) the feeling has been on and off with constant hiccups and nausea after i eat sometimes. I did have a bout of discomfort a few weeks ago, which the whole left to middle section of my abdominal area was really tender and achy, and i had hiccups but i can't remember if i was stressed around that time. That calmed down after a week so i went back to the doctor and asked whats going on she said it's proberbly your Gastritis and because i've been non stop stressed really hasn't helped she said stress can irritate Gastritis or the area which the stomach is irritated. I also suffer from Constipation which doesn't help. I've had it again for a few days but i think constipation and stress has triggered it and it gets worse when i'm hungry i've noticed and i think i'm getting slight indigestion with it. But i'm getting an ultrasound soon because last time i had the bad bout i also got sharp right lower pains on and off where my gallbladder is which she said could of been a gallstone that might just pass through or somthing like Pancreatitis, but she said it's more than likely the Gastritis.

Sometimes when i press that middle upper abdominal area it's tender, is that normal?

My stomach also gets quite rumbly and spasmy and i can feel like a popping sensation in my stomach area too (over reacting stomach acid?)

I would of thought if it's something serious the discomfort would of got alot worse by now since it's been 3 months right?

Does this sound like Gastritis?

If one area of my stomach is irritated that means that area will be always or for a while be senstive to whatever could trigger a mild Gastritis attack?

I'm really confused.

Thanks .x.

Answer 1

Gastritis is not a single disease, but several different conditions that all have inflammation of the stomach lining. Gastritis can be caused by drinking too much alcohol, prolonged use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin or ibuprofen, or infection with bacteria such as Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori). Sometimes gastritis develops after major surgery, traumatic injury, burns, or severe infections. Certain diseases, such as pernicious anemia, autoimmune disorders, and chronic bile reflux, can cause gastritis as well.

The most common symptoms are abdominal upset or pain. Other symptoms are belching, abdominal bloating, nausea, and vomiting or a feeling of fullness or of burning in the upper abdomen. Blood in your vomit or black stools may be a sign of bleeding in the stomach, which may indicate a serious problem requiring immediate medical attention.

Gastritis is diagnosed through one or more medical tests:

Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. The doctor eases an endoscope, a thin tube containing a tiny camera, through your mouth (or occasionally nose) and down into your stomach to look at the stomach lining. The doctor will check for inflammation and may remove a tiny sample of tissue for tests. This procedure to remove a tissue sample is called a biopsy.

Blood test. The doctor may check your red blood cell count to see whether you have anemia, which means that you do not have enough red blood cells. Anemia can be caused by bleeding from the stomach.

Stool test. This test checks for the presence of blood in your stool, a sign of bleeding. Stool test may also be used to detect the presence of H. pylori in the digestive tract.

Treatment usually involves taking drugs to reduce stomach acid and thereby help relieve symptoms and promote healing. (Stomach acid irritates the inflamed tissue in the stomach.) Avoidance of certain foods, beverages, or medicines may also be recommended.

If your gastritis is caused by an infection, that problem may be treated as well. For example, the doctor might prescribe antibiotics to clear up H. pylori infection. Once the underlying problem disappears, the gastritis usually does too. Talk to your doctor before stopping any medicine or starting any gastritis treatment on your own.

Answer 2

Sounds similar to what my cousin had but his ended up being A stomach ulcer.

Try changing your diet to create less acid in your tummy until it settles down and drink more water too just plain water

http://www.mamashealth.com/stomach/uldie...