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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Symptoms of gastritis may be silent or manifest as abdominal discomfort, nausea, vomiting, and/or gastrointestinal bleeding.

History

It is always important that the doctor reviews a patient's history regarding medications, alcohol intake, smoking, and other factors that can be associated with gastritis.

Symptoms

• Individuals with gastritis experience abdominal pain and gastric disturbances.
• The following symptoms may result from gastritis or the underlying cause:
  • Upper abdominal pain or discomfort
  • Dyspepsia (indigestion)
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting of blood or dark brown/coffee-ground like vomitus
  • Gastric hemorrhage
  • Loss of appetite
  • Melena {Dark stools)
  • Belching
  • Fever
  • Lethargy
  • Heartburn