Question 1

i suffer from acute gastritis but i love to go on nights out and drink beer.the next day i fill really sick and bloated. is there anything i can take ?

Accepted Answer

Alternatives: It is likely the alcohol that is causing gastritis, stomach irritation, and other stomach irritation.  Try a non-alcoholic beer.

Question 2

is it possible to have acute gastritis without pain? after drinking, i threw up blood but did not have any pain, just nausea and loss of appetite.

Accepted Answer

Gastritis: You may have gastric distal  esophageal irritation erosion  / reflux without  significant pain and the alcohol caused the eroded  area to bleed. Would follow up witht GI may benefit from endoscopy , checking for H pylori and treatment with ranitidine/ prevecid which in the US is over the counter

Question 3

how long does it take for acute gastritis to heal... my doctor prescribed zantac (ranitidine)... i take it twice a day.

Accepted Answer

More info: it depends on what caused the gastritis. did your doctor check for h pylori infection, or do endoscopy? Usually over-the-counter Nexium (esomeprazole) would be stronger than Zantac. When properly diagnosed and treated, gastritis usually resolves within a month or so.

Question 4

how long does it take for alcohol induced acute gastritis to recover? clear liquid diet for 7d, still epigastric pain. is it better to advance to full liquid or bland soft diet and tolerate pain/bloating, or to stay on clear liquid diet for longer?

Accepted Answer

: I wonder if you are taking medication for neutralizing gastric acidity. If you have not taken anything you can take either famotidine (Pepcid AC) or omeprazole (Prilosec OTC) and advance diet to bland soft diet. You can also advance the diet if already taking acid suppression medication but you should consider changing the medication. You should talk to your family or GI doc. Take care!

Question 5

took advil and had a day of extreme stress. that night after eating felt very full, then started getting a gnawing pain in stomach and burping.went away then came back after eating. better 4 days later. is this likely acute gastritis?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: You may have had an episode of gastritis which may have been caused by Advil, stress or dietary indiscretions. Apparently any significant inflammation has subsided at this time.

Question 6

how do i know for sure that my acute gastritis is going away and not getting worse or changed its symptoms..?i have it six months. stopped smoking..

Accepted Answer

Check with your doc: After 6 months it is not acute anymore. 

Congratulations: you stopped smoking!

you want to check with your doc to be safe. He/she may recommend a gastroscopy.

Question 7

i have acute gastritis. when it flares up, it hits hard and is very painful. i have been given an acid blocker for a week to treat this. however, i've heard of severe acid rebound when going off them. will this happen to me? or is a week too little?

Accepted Answer

: Minimize triggers like spicy foods, caffeine,alcohol,nicotine,aspirin,anti-inflammatory meds like ibuprofen or naproxen, stress.  Severe gastritis may need treatment for a few weeks, then taper off them slowly to avoid rebound.  If it's a ppi you're taking, you can switch to famotidine for a week or so afterward. A gastroenterologist can advise you as needed.

Question 8

is it normal to have acute gastritis during the beginning of pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Pregnancy Norms: Nope. This is not a common condition associated with early pregnancy. If you are not improving you may want to see attention at the doctor's office.

Also remember that all pregnant females are advised by their OB to have a prenatal book. Some even provide this to their patients.  Consulting this book about all of the things that occur when pregnant can alleviate much unnecessary worry.

Question 9

have acute gastritis. really bad nausea can't even eat 3 crackers w/o getting nausea. have zofran but doesn't always work. also hv carafate (sucralfate) what next ?

Accepted Answer

PPI: If you have gastritis, an H2 blocker or proton pump inhibitor (PPI) may help your symptoms. Ur may also need a urea breath test or stool test to rule out H. Pylori infection.  If positive, ur will also need antibiotics.  In the meantime, can add melanoma/maalox until H2/PPI start working.

Question 10

just diagnosed with acute gastritis and ulcerative colitis. when will i have a bowel movement?

Accepted Answer

Often: Actually patients with ulcerative colitis who have an acute flare up may have bloody diarrhea.  I would seek treatment from a gastroenterologist or colorectal surgeon.

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I suffer from acute gastritis but i love to go on nights out and drink beerthe next day i fill really sick and bloated is there anything i can take

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I suffer from acute gastritis but i love to go on nights out and drink beer.the next day i fill really sick and bloated. is there anything i can take ?

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Is it possible to have acute gastritis without pain? after drinking, i threw up blood but did not have any pain, just nausea and loss of appetite.

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How long does it take for acute gastritis to heal... my doctor prescribed zantac (ranitidine)... i take it twice a day.

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How long does it take for alcohol induced acute gastritis to recover? clear liquid diet for 7d, still epigastric pain. is it better to advance to full liquid or bland soft diet and tolerate pain/bloating, or to stay on clear liquid diet for longer?

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Took advil and had a day of extreme stress. that night after eating felt very full, then started getting a gnawing pain in stomach and burping.went away then came back after eating. better 4 days later. is this likely acute gastritis?

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How do i know for sure that my acute gastritis is going away and not getting worse or changed its symptoms..?i have it six months. stopped smoking..

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I have acute gastritis. when it flares up, it hits hard and is very painful. i have been given an acid blocker for a week to treat this. however, i've heard of severe acid rebound when going off them. will this happen to me? or is a week too little?

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Is it normal to have acute gastritis during the beginning of pregnancy?

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Have acute gastritis. really bad nausea can't even eat 3 crackers w/o getting nausea. have zofran but doesn't always work. also hv carafate (sucralfate) what next ?

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Just diagnosed with acute gastritis and ulcerative colitis. when will i have a bowel movement?

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