What Is A Gastritis Attack?

Posted on Tue, 9 Jan 2018

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Tue, 9 Jan 2018 Answered on

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Question : Could you please explain the symptoms of gastratis...

Answered by Dr. Soumya (21 minutes later)

There will be burning sensation in chest and abdomen

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Soumya (6 minutes later)

Thank you...it is burning spasms all along my left side from the lower sromach up to the boob then across to other side..i took some antacid just now and will see if that helps...

Answered by Dr. Soumya (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Get ECG test

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Considering your age I suggest you get an ECG test done to rule out heart attck. Because heart attack symptoms also mimick gastritis symptoms.

It would be preventive and life saving to get an ECG from nearest hospital.

Let me know if you need anymore help.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Soumya (5 hours later)

Thanks..i had one of those in November...the antacid has helped a great deal..should i be concerned that the pain pills I hav been taken may have caused this issue?

Answered by Dr. Soumya (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Definitely yes. Pain pills cause such gastritis episodes.

Always take an antacid before taking pain pills.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Soumya (5 hours later)

Wow...good to know...i wonder why doctors dont tell paitents this..smh..Thank you so much for your help..

Answered by Dr. Soumya (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Wish you good health

Detailed Answer:
Wish you good health

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar