Demystifying Gastritis: Exploring Causes, Symptoms, and Effective Treatment Strategies

Gastritis can be caused by multiple factors: alcohol, tobacco, food, and drugs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs). Substances like anti-inflammatories, aspirin, Helicobacter pylori, or alcohol can irritate your gastric mucosa, causing abdominal pain, nausea, or loss of appetite. What is gastritis? The Merck Manual defines gastritis as follows: “Gastritis is an inflammation of the gastric mucosa caused […]