Inflammation in the tissue, skin or lining of the stomach

Can be an acute or chronic form

Causes:

-    NSAIDS    (Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs – ie IBU)
-    Alcohol
-    Aspirin
-    Following surgery or traumatic event
-    Infections
-    Pernicious Anemia
-    Autoimmune disorders

Symptoms:

-     Nausea
-     Vomiting
-     Abdominal pain
-     Abdominal discomfort
-     Indigestion
-     Bloating

Helicobacter pylori

-    This is a bacteria that is often found in stomachs of those with gastritis
-    Plays a significant role throughout the world
-    Can be found in chronic cases

Treatment

-    Antacids that can be found OTC

H2-Receptor Antagonists

.         Cimetidine [Tagamet]
.         Ranitidine [Zantac]
.         Famotidine [Pepcid]
.         Nizatidine [Tazac, Axid]

Proton Pump Inhibitors

.         Omeprazole [Prilosec]
.         Lansoprazole [Prevacid]
.         Esomeprazole [Nexium]
.         Pantoprazole [Protonix]
.         Rabeprazole [Aciphex]
.         Dexlansoprazole [Kapidex]

.         Sucralfate

.        Misoprostol

.        Bismuth subsalicylate

Often by stopping to take NSAIDs or Aspirin can be beneficial