Question 1

how can i tell if i have pancreatitis or gastritis without being tested. pain off and on for 2 yrs but get more constant and worse. upper mid abd?

Accepted Answer

Wouldn't self -dx: I wouldn't try to self diagnose these conditions.  If you have had significant abdominal pain over the last two years - this warrants medical evaluation. Take care.

Question 2

mild chronic inactive gastritis of antrum for 18 years. (-) for h.pylori but (+) yrs ago. no metaplasia. if h.pylori remains (-), will the gastritis get worse and/or will area undergo metaplasia/dyplasia in future? grandmother had stomach cancer?

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: It would be prudent to consult a gastroenterologist and to discuss if periodic upper GI endoscopy may be warranted to monitor the disorder.
Wish you good health!

Question 3

need help. i have anal fissure, hemroids and ibs and gastritis. so i drink more water and added more fiber now the stool is coming out thick and have to push out which causes anal f and hemorid get worse. how to i cope with this? doin sits bath etc?

Accepted Answer

Proctologist: For, diagnosis, best care and follow-up consult a proctologist. Take stool softeners and and use glycerin rectal suppositories for easier bowel  movements.

Question 4

what to do about gastritis that has got worse?

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Hi: treat with H2 blocker like Pepcid or PPI - like Prilosec, Prevacid (lansoprazole) and avoid NSAIDs, high caffeine etc.

Question 5

should i be concerned having gastritis that has got worse?

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Hi: yes - it may cause nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, ulcer and even bleeding with ulcer.

Question 6

what will help when i've got gastritis ? if i don't eat for awhile at work i end up in pain but don't always get time to eat

Accepted Answer

: Bland, easily digested food - tea and toast and scrambled eggs.   At work, try portable complex carbohydrates and grains - digestive biscuit or brown rice.

Question 7

i had gastritis before thanksgiving and i just got over it again this month. could there be something more serious that is causing me to get sick sick?

Accepted Answer

Gastroenterologist: There are many causes for what you are experiencing. These can range from contaminated food to ulcers. Its important to have a gastroenterologist or at least an internist evaluate you, it is possible that you have gallbladder stones etc causing you to experience this after meals.

Question 8

do cigarettes make gastritis worse?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Nicotine can affect many body organs and functions.  One should not smoke anyway and if this is a concern, why not just quit and give it a try?  There are many many more causes of gastritis.  If you are having more than a mere nuissance problem with this, get checke out.

Question 9

hello! yesterday a get to the hospital because i had gastritis. is normal to had hi fevers????

Accepted Answer

No: If you have a fever, you possibly have gastroenteritis or gallbladder infection or other condition.

Question 10

what causes me to get gastritis and esophagitis?

Accepted Answer

Acid: Most likely culprit is stomach acid. However, bile from the intestine can also cause inflammation in the stomach and esophagus.

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How can i tell if i have pancreatitis or gastritis without being tested. pain off and on for 2 yrs but get more constant and worse. upper mid abd?

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Mild chronic inactive gastritis of antrum for 18 years. (-) for h.pylori but (+) yrs ago. no metaplasia. if h.pylori remains (-), will the gastritis get worse and/or will area undergo metaplasia/dyplasia in future? grandmother had stomach cancer?

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Need help. i have anal fissure, hemroids and ibs and gastritis. so i drink more water and added more fiber now the stool is coming out thick and have to push out which causes anal f and hemorid get worse. how to i cope with this? doin sits bath etc?

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What to do about gastritis that has got worse?

A member asked:

Should i be concerned having gastritis that has got worse?

A member asked:

What will help when i've got gastritis ? if i don't eat for awhile at work i end up in pain but don't always get time to eat

A member asked:

I had gastritis before thanksgiving and i just got over it again this month. could there be something more serious that is causing me to get sick sick?

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Do cigarettes make gastritis worse?

A member asked:

Hello! yesterday a get to the hospital because i had gastritis. is normal to had hi fevers????

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What causes me to get gastritis and esophagitis?

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