Gastritis

Question 1

what?

Answer 1

inflammation of the stomach

Question 2

cause?

Answer 2

H. pylori infection

Autoimmune

Question 3

acute cause?

Answer 3

• alcohol
• NSAIDS
• viral
• severe physiological stress

Question 4

symptoms?

Answer 4

• indigestion
• gnawing/ burning stomach
• feeling/being sick
• feeling full after eating

Question 5

investigations?

Answer 5

• endoscopy
• breath test for H.pylori
• stool sample (to check for stomach bleeding)