What can I take to ease the pain 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 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 is the cure for gastritis?
Some common treatments for many different types of gastritis include antibiotics, proton pump inhibitors, and antacids. Acid-blocking medications are also frequently used for gastritis treatment.
What is treatment for chronic gastritis?
Medications used to treat gastritis include: Antibiotic medications to kill H. pylori. For H. pylori in your digestive tract, your doctor may recommend a combination of antibiotics, such as clarithromycin (Biaxin) and amoxicillin (Amoxil, Augmentin, others) or metronidazole (Flagyl), to kill the bacterium.
What is the difference between gastritis and Gastropathy?
IN A NUTSHELL Gastritis and gastropathy are common causes of upper gastrointestinal symptoms. Correlation between clinical presentation, endoscopic features and biopsy findings is poor. Gastritis refers to inflammation of the gastric mucosa, whereas gastropathy is a nonspecific microscopic injury pattern with little or no inflammatory cell infiltration.
What are symptoms of bile gastritis?
Bile within the stomach due to bile reflux can cause significant irritation, which can lead to symptoms of nausea or vomiting in patients with gastritis. These symptoms can be uncomfortable and may contribute to a loss of appetite in certain patients.