Question 1

gastritis/food poisoning what to take and eat.  i believe i ate seafood last friday which caused this.  i've been taking tylenol, pepto, prilosec?

Accepted Answer

Food poisoning : Since last Friday after eating seafood it is probably a food poisoning. If you have diarrhea that suggest food poisoning since you do not get diarrhea with gastritis. If there is blood in a loose stool you need a culture from the stool. Food poisoning goes away on its own  within days to weeks. See your doctor for an evaluation.

Question 2

how to stop feeling nausea if caused by gastritis? i took pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) and did not work.

Accepted Answer

Options: There are many options to treat your nausea from gastritis.  Pepto is one option.  You should be on an H2 blocker or a proton pump inhibitor to heal the gastritis.  In addition you can try any OTC nausea med.  If you have a pcp you can ask for zofran (ondansetron) as needed.

Question 3

have gastritis with chills. zofran, pepto bismol and ginger not helping nausea. what other options are there? i've been nauseous for 18 hours, went to er and urgent care (all tests normal?

Accepted Answer

: Sometimes when nausea is accompanied by pain, I've found that zofran may not be so effective. Most importantly, is gastritis the accurate diagnosis? You could try peppermint. I all else fails, I recommend going back to the ER where you'll be reexamined and could get an injection with old fashioned  compazine

Question 4

i had the basic symptoms of gastritis (but could have been caused by pepto bismol, & the next day, i think i had black stools- not sure. the next day stools mainly brown w' bits of black & then diarrhea. now, diarrhea & blood on tp.what should i do?

Accepted Answer

: Peptobismol is good for treating gastritis caused by H.Pylori but itself causes black stools. You have to differentiate this from the black loose stools "tarry stools" which are caused by gastric bleeding. If you have visible blood in the stool, most likely this is lower GI bleeding, coming from the colorectum or anus. Persistent symptoms warrant endoscopy/colonscopy.

Question 5

29yr old male w/ gastritis for 10mo's, mild inflam. cause? overeating at consecutive buffets w/ alc? ~3drinks/wk. no drugs/prescripts. gi dr. says not stress. not h. pyl, not hiv. endoscopy & ct scan revealed nothing serious. ppis & pepto not working?

Accepted Answer

: You don't describe your symptoms. Did the endoscopy show inflammation of the stomach lining?  If so when was it performed? If it was months ago should it be repeated?  Are you taking the PPI in the morning before eating so as to prevent acid secretion by your stomach? Are you on maximal dose?  Do you feel stressed?  Do you take NSAID' s like advil or aleve?  Should you seek a second opinion?

Question 6

is it safe to take bentyl (dicyclomine) if you have gastritis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is safe to take Bentyl (dicyclomine) with gastritis

Question 7

is it safe to take hydroxycut caffeine free when i have gastritis?

Accepted Answer

Unproven...: Hydroxycut and other otc diet pills are not regulated by the fda and have been identified as an increasing cause of liver damage.  The benefit does not appear to outweigh the risks for this class of supplement.  Good luck!

Question 8

i was recently diagnosed with gastritis, is it safe to take a stool softener?

Accepted Answer

Stool softner: Hi ~ YES but choose one that is psyllium based like Metamucil and adjust dose to needs. Too much will give you cramps and diarrea. thanks

Question 9

i ve started weight lifting about 2 week.my goal is to gain muscle. is it safe to take ceratine beside whey protein?i have gastritis and minor anxiety

Accepted Answer

Creatine helpful??: Re Athletic performance:   Many factors seem to influence the effectiveness of creatine, including the fitness level and age of the person using it, the type of sport, and the dose. Creatine does not seem to improve performance in aerobic exercises, or benefit older people. Also, creatine does not seem to increase endurance or improve performance in highly trained athletes. I don't recommend it.

Question 10

is it safe to take ferrous sulfate or multivitamins (containing some acid like ascorbic) if you have erosive gastritis and hiatal hernia?

Accepted Answer

Generally yes: Over the counter vitamins and mineral supplement are generally safe. Gastric acid is necessary, but can become problematic if excessive amounts or ulcers develop. Okay to ask your health care team for advice. Stop using them if your develop symptoms. Be well.

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Gastritis/food poisoning what to take and eat. i believe i ate seafood last friday which caused this. i've been taking tylenol, pepto, prilosec?

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How to stop feeling nausea if caused by gastritis? i took pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) and did not work.

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Have gastritis with chills. zofran, pepto bismol and ginger not helping nausea. what other options are there? i've been nauseous for 18 hours, went to er and urgent care (all tests normal?

A member asked:

I had the basic symptoms of gastritis (but could have been caused by pepto bismol, & the next day, i think i had black stools- not sure. the next day stools mainly brown w' bits of black & then diarrhea. now, diarrhea & blood on tp.what should i do?

A member asked:

29yr old male w/ gastritis for 10mo's, mild inflam. cause? overeating at consecutive buffets w/ alc? ~3drinks/wk. no drugs/prescripts. gi dr. says not stress. not h. pyl, not hiv. endoscopy & ct scan revealed nothing serious. ppis & pepto not working?

A member asked:

Is it safe to take bentyl (dicyclomine) if you have gastritis?

A member asked:

Is it safe to take hydroxycut caffeine free when i have gastritis?

A member asked:

I was recently diagnosed with gastritis, is it safe to take a stool softener?

A member asked:

I ve started weight lifting about 2 week.my goal is to gain muscle. is it safe to take ceratine beside whey protein?i have gastritis and minor anxiety

A member asked:

Is it safe to take ferrous sulfate or multivitamins (containing some acid like ascorbic) if you have erosive gastritis and hiatal hernia?

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