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Suggest Ways To Manage Pain When Diagnosed With Severe Gastritis
I was diagnosed with severe gastritis over a month ago, the pain is horrible, I have lost over 40 pounds, can t eat, plus i noticed that lately when it gets really bad my heart starts racing and palpataions occur. is this normal? and is there anything i can do to get rid of this gastritis?
Fri, 31 Jan 2020
Hi,
If it gastritis caused by a bacteria (can be diagnosed on gastroscopy or breath test) you should have eradication therapy with antibiotics. If not, try 4-8 weeks of pantoprazole or similar proton pump inhibitor.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Anders Mark Christensen, General Surgeon
If it gastritis caused by a bacteria (can be diagnosed on gastroscopy or breath test) you should have eradication therapy with antibiotics. If not, try 4-8 weeks of pantoprazole or similar proton pump inhibitor.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Anders Mark Christensen, General Surgeon
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