Acute gastritis - It is a sudden inflammation of the stomach lining.

Acute gastritis - Signs, symptoms and causes

- Causes
Acute gastritis may be caused by: Certain medications, such as aspirin, NSAIDs or corticosteroids. Alcohol Ingestion of corrosive substances, extreme stress, infections such as Helicobacter pylori bacteria or much less often, cytomegalovirus or herpes simplex virus. Acute gastritis is often associated with a severe illness or acute trauma. The following increase your risk of acute gastritis:
Aspirin
Drinking large amounts of alcohol
Major surgery
Kidney failure
Liver failure
Respiratory failure
Signs and symptoms
Chairs dark
Indigestion
Loss of appetite
Nausea
Vomiting
Vomiting blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
Diagnostic
Tests that may be done to diagnose acute gastritis include:
Tests of blood (anemic)
Gastroscopy
Blood Test seat
Upper GI and small bowel x-rays.

Acute gastritis - Treatment

Treatment depends on the cause of the gastritis. Antacids or other drugs to reduce or neutralize stomach acid will usually relieve symptoms and promote healing. Stop taking any medications that cause gastritis. Gastritis may progress to a gastric ulcer, requiring additional treatment.
Gastritis due to stress is best treated by prevention. Medications to decrease gastric acid production such as proton pump inhibitors, should be considered.