Gastritis Support Group
Gastritis is a medical term for inflammation of the lining of the stomach. It means that white blood cells move into the wall of the stomach as a response to some type of injury. Gastritis has many underlying causes, from infection with the bacterium H. pylori, bile reflux, or excessive consumption of alcohol or certain foods or drugs like aspirin.
Hi! I've been struggling with terrible upper stomach pain for the past 10 months, and I was just diagnosed with gastritis. My doctor sent me for an endoscopy. In the meantime, I'm trying to get a handle on what I should or should not eat. Does anybody have any so called "gastritis for beginners" tips for me?
I also read online that gastritis frequently leads to weight loss -- I've noticed a lack of appetite at some points (mainly early in the morning), along with nausea when I'm 3 bites into a meal, but although I've definitely been eating less, the scale is telling me I've gained weight. I feel extremely bloated. At other times during the day, I feel suddenly and violently hungry, as if I'll faint if I don't eat right away, even if I ate enough so far that day.
Does anyone else have experience with these symptoms?
I don’t have any suggestions on diet. I am learning myself what I can eat and not eat.
For me the desire to eat has been almost non-existent
I have been feeling the stomach pains and nausea.
When I have tried to eat I get maybe 3 bites in and I am full and nausea sets in with a lot of belching.
About the only thing I have been able to tolerate without any issues is Drink Yogurt.
I sure hope you find some relief soon.
Did your doctor prescribe any medications while you wait for your endoscopy?