Question 1

what is viral gastritis? is it contagious?

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Yes: A viral infection affecting the upper intestinal tract causing abdominal pain, nause and vomiting.  As it is a viral infection, it can be transmitted.

Question 2

can gastroparesis cause low grade fever of up to 100? second flare. lots of endo, ct, mri, blood tests show nothing but mild gastritis and mild post viral gastroparesis. i am running fevers up to 99.7-100 since my epigastric pain started over 3 weeks

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Unlikely: For gastroparesis to cause fever. The cause for gastroparesis, viral or autoimmune may cause also low grade fever. Drug fever is also common in case you started new drugs.

Question 3

how do i stop gastritis pain?

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See details: Identify the cause first. Have a gastroenterologist evaluate the issue. I would urge evaluation rather than trying to self treat with otc meds.

Question 4

what is chronic inactive gastritis?

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Not a valid : Diagnosis. What you stated is not a valid clinical diagnosis.

Question 5

what can i take for gastritis pain?

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Gastritis : Oral medications such as Tums  and mylanta are still the quickest. Pepcid and  zantac (ranitidine) can help stop it and keep it away. If you continue to have problems you need to be evaluated by your physician.

Question 6

i have gastritis since last 15 days?

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Question?: It is possible to have this or GERD: get examined and treated. If left untrated, you could develop a stomach ulcer,

Question 7

could i have gastritis out of random?

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Hi: yes, it could be from stress as well !

Question 8

why does gastritis cause so much pain?

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Inflammation: Make sure of diagnosis, i.e. Not ulcer etc. See md, meds will help.

Question 9

what are some of the tests for gastritis?

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The tests for Gastritis include::   Complete blood count, H. pylori breath test, Parietal cell antibody, Upper endoscopy, Vitamin B12.

Question 10

how do you know if gastritis is worsering?

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MORE: More pain, more time in pain throughout the day, more triggers to the pain, more medication required to reduce / manage the pain. If in doubt, you are likely under-managed and should talk to your dr or a gastroenterologist about the next step(-s) in evaluation / treatment.

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What is viral gastritis? is it contagious?

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Can gastroparesis cause low grade fever of up to 100? second flare. lots of endo, ct, mri, blood tests show nothing but mild gastritis and mild post viral gastroparesis. i am running fevers up to 99.7-100 since my epigastric pain started over 3 weeks

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How do i stop gastritis pain?

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What is chronic inactive gastritis?

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What can i take for gastritis pain?

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I have gastritis since last 15 days?

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Could i have gastritis out of random?

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Why does gastritis cause so much pain?

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What are some of the tests for gastritis?

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How do you know if gastritis is worsering?

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