I am having erosive gastritis and still feel burning and discomfort in my stomach. Which medicines can help me heal this condition and reduce my symptoms?
Erosive Gastritis can cause burning stomach pain, acidity, nausea, bloating, heaviness, loss of appetite, sour belching, or discomfort after meals because the stomach lining becomes irritated and inflamed. Common causes include long-term acidity, painkiller use, alcohol, smoking, stress, H. pylori infection, irregular meals, or spicy food intake. Acid-reducing medicines, stomach-protective medicines, and medicines that improve healing of the stomach lining are commonly used to help reduce burning, irritation, and acid reflux. Doctors may sometimes test for H. pylori infection or advise endoscopy follow-up if symptoms continue despite treatment. Eating smaller, more frequent meals, avoiding spicy and oily foods, reducing tea, coffee, alcohol, and smoking, and not lying down immediately after eating may help reduce stomach irritation and support healing. Proper hydration, stress control, regular sleep, and avoiding unnecessary painkillers may also improve recovery gradually. Healing may take several weeks, depending on the severity of gastritis and the underlying cause. Consult a doctor if vomiting blood, black stools, severe weakness, persistent vomiting, difficulty swallowing, weight loss, or worsening stomach pain occur, because these symptoms may indicate more serious stomach irritation or bleeding.