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.

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D_R 10/07/2017

I have had gastritis for 3.5 months. It is better but I am by no means well. I had an endoscopy with biopsies. No H Pylori, Barrett’s or cancer. Before being diagnosed I had been popping a lot of Zantac. I started having issues with my tongue. My mouth would be dry when I woke up each day with my tongue being swollen as well. I started getting a thin coating on my tongue and was having a LOT of acid reflux. I was put on 40 mg omeprazole and 4X a day Carafate by my PCP. I was on that 6 weeks prior to my endoscopy. The Gastro doc took me off the omeprazole saying to take Zantac up to 300mg a day instead and stay on Carafate. I have not had any days that I can eat whatever I want. I avoid the foods that bother me - fried foods, spicy, tomatoes, potato chips, all candy avoiding all sweets, no alcohol or sodas. I have lost 15 pounds. I am tired all the time even though I take vitamins. I started probiotics and added unsweetened yogurt (I add strawberries to it) to my diet about a month ago. My tongue is still sore and if I try to introduce a food that I used to be able to eat to my diet that does not agree with me I belch and my tongue will have burning sensations. My tongue has been ultra sensitive throughout this process. My PCP says he thinks the tongue issues are related to my gut issues. I also deal with tons of stress that is not possible to weed out of my life unless I quit my job. Has anyone else experienced the tongue issues with their gastritis?

papelle 10/07/2017

Yes, I had what felt like a permanent coating with little bumps on the back and sides of my tongue and throat. Mouth also dry and throat hurt with lots of phlegm. It felt like I had strep at one point but my Dr. tested and looked at my tongue and said everything was fine. I also always felt itchy in my throat and esophagus, It did finally clear up although my other gastritis symptoms didn't (pain under rib, severe and constant belching, discomfort, bloating, nausea etc...still have all of those). I don't know really know why I had it in the beginning and it cleared up as some of my other symptoms are actually worse now. It does not seem to have been an allergy as my diet was and is still incredibly bland and I didn't make any changes that would've resulted in it clearing up. So, this probably won't help you but just thought I'd let you know that I also had issues. Maybe it will clear up on its own with time like mind did.

D_R 10/07/2017

Thank you so much for your reply! I deal with the same thing...phlegm and sometimes a bitter taste in my saliva. I had burning and itching in my throat but that part has been gone for a while now. Sometimes my tongue will feel itchy. This illness has worn me out. I am glad to know I am not alone with having the weird tongue issues. Thanks again for your reply.

Jeana85 04/05/2018

I know this is an old. Post but wondering if your ringer symptoms have went away yet? I'm dealing with the same thing going on 3 months and I'm exhausted

Jeana85 04/05/2018

I meant to say tongue symptoms lol

D_R 05/29/2018

I still have tongue issues to this day. My tongue is almost normal and now it seems to get a “tight feeling” and burn if my stomach is upset or I have anything that stresses me out. My doctor told me recently that I would probably always have some issues. Other than that - I can drink Cokes again and eat fried foods, although I do that only occasionally in order to preserve my stomach health.

Hmmingbird 06/11/2018

I had gastritis 7 years ago and had issues with my tongue. The small bumps, white coating toward the back and a feeling of burning/tingling in that same spot, across the tongue toward the back. I healed and my tongue was never quite the same but not anything that would interfere with life. It just felt number in the area.

I unfortunately have gastritis again and bad like the first time, and I do feel a little something on my tongue again but it's vague. I can feel the reflux coating it, dry mouth.

When I brought this up years ago, I was told there was nothing wrong with my tongue. This time I'm told it's swollen.

Glad to hear you are well, I can't wait to be where you are now! Thanks for sharing.

lovelyone 06/11/2018

DR. How long did your recovery take and what did you do to heal? Thanks

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