Gastritis is defined as the inflammation of the inner lining of the stomach. This can be caused because of various causes and the condition has become widespread with today's stressful and modernized life.

Any factor that injures the protective lining (wall) of stomach provokes the symptoms of gastritis. Common causes of Gastritis include:

• Stress
• Excessive alcohol consumption
• Smoking
• Excess of spicy foods
• Infection: Mainly Bacterial H-Pylori (Helicobacter Pylori) and rarely due to Fungal, viral or parasitic infection
• Drugs: NSAIDs, Steroids, Aspirin, etc
• Backflow of bile into the stomach (Bile reflux)
• Radiation

Gastritis generally causes pain and burning in the upper abdomen or burning pain in the chest area. There can be loss of appetite or a feeling of fullness after a few mouthfuls. Gastritis may also cause belching (burps), nausea, vomiting, etc. The condition is more commonly seen in middle aged and elderly people though the occurrence in youngsters is on the rise nowadays.

Homeopathy is strongly recommended for gastritis (acute, chronic & recurring). Homeopathy manages gastritis gently, effectively, and safely.