Question 1

could gastritis cause appendicitis?

Accepted Answer

No: Gastritis is a phenomenon of hellicobactor unless caused by agents such as alcohol.  Gastritis for the most part remains a problem in the stomach which has to be brought under control locally.

Question 2

is gastritis, enteritis and appendictis linked?i also have pain and a rash on upper right abdomen. is this caused by appendicitis? or is it shingles?

Accepted Answer

GI tract: Various levels of he gastrointestinal tract32 feet of bowel.

The rash is unlikely to have anything to do with appendix.

Question 3

signs of a person who has gastritis?

Accepted Answer

Pain ; vomiting: Vomiting is characteristic of inflammation of the stomach that can be caused by an or an ulcer. If it affects only the stomach (exclusively vomiting), then it's a "gastritis". Diarrhea is also noted, then the small intestines (an "enteritis"" may also be involved.

Question 4

is there a cure for mild gastritis?

Accepted Answer

Check it out: Check it out if persistent.  Avoid alcohol and starting with otc meds to start would be ok.

Question 5

what is a typical breakfast for one with gastritis?

Accepted Answer

Depends on cause: The suffix "itis" means "inflammation" the prefix "gastro" means "stomach" so the term "gastritis" thus means an "inflamed stomach." But the term is often used imprecisely to mean stomach upset, which can derive from both acid &amp; non-acid causes, slow emptying of the stomach, H.pylori infection, atrophic &amp; hypersecretory problems. Start with acid blockers, diet moderation, avoid alcohol/tobacco.

Question 6

i have gastritis, can i take rabeprazole 20mg twice a day?

Accepted Answer

Rabeprazole: The usual dose is 20mgs once daily but in my opinion to treat h pylori or severe cases of gastritis it could be taken twice a day for a limited time of 2-4 weeks. Your pharmacist probably has more information on this topic.

Question 7

can you live a long and healthy life with chronic gastritis?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, most people who have chronic gastritis are completely asymptomatic. If the cause of the gastritis is a parent (especially if H. pylori is present), it should be treated. Chronic gastritis should not affect your Life span at all. Good luck.

Question 8

i'm diabetic with gastritis what's a list of foods i can eat?

Accepted Answer

Eat Healthy.: No specific foods to avoid.  As a diabetic eat a healthy diet with general avoidance of high simple sugar intake.  There is no prohibition on any food, but you should use common sense and measure bg to get an idea of which foods are reasonable and which are not.  If gastritis is due to medications, treatment is to avoid those meds or add additional protective treatment  not avoid foods.

Question 9

can gastritis temporarily give you a wheat/celiac intolerance?

Accepted Answer

No: Gastritis involves the stomach. Wheat intolerance involves the small intestine.

Question 10

is there a difference between gastritis and atrophic gastritis?

Accepted Answer

: Atrophic gastritis is a chronic form of gastritis. Acute gastritis is more symptomatic but is easily treated or self-limited. Atrophic gastritis is usually more problematic in general. Good luck.

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