You can treat gastritis by avoiding alcohol and trigger foods like chocolate and spicy foods. Gastritis treatment might also involve taking OTC acid reducers or prescription medications. The causes of ...

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Erosive gastritis leads to inflammation and damage in the stomach lining.Blood test, stool tests, or endoscopic procedures help diagnose erosive ...

Stomach pain is no joke — those who have suffered the gnawing, burning sensation know it can send you to the sidelines for hours at a time. What’s not always clear is the cause of abdominal discomfort ...

Atrophic gastritis (AG), also called metaplastic atrophic gastritis (MAG), is a chronic (long-lasting) inflammation of the stomach lining, which leads to the thinning and loss of protective cells that ...

A feeling of tightness in a person’s stomach is usually the result of digestive or hormonal issues. The sensation often goes away on its own, but it can also signal an underlying health issue. Share ...

Although seeing your tongue turn yellow may be distressing, the most common cause is simply an accumulation of bacteria, debris, or yeast on your tongue. Other causes of yellow tongue may include ...

Dr. Stanley is a pathologist in private practice in Nobleboro, Maine, and an editor for DynaMed. Dr. Brown is a neurologist and deputy editor for DynaMed (www.dynamicmedical.com), a database of ...

You’re in the middle of running errands or spending time with family when burning stomach pain stops you in your tracks. It feels like there’s a fire in your gut, and the discomfort can be enough to ...

Look, if you’ve dealt with gastritis, you already know that big meals feel like torture. There’s actually science behind why – research shows that stomach inflammation can make larger meals ...