It may present as retrosternal pain, heart burn and regurgitation, mostly occurring after meals

Diagnosis:

1.     History

2.     Response to a therapeutic trial with PPI for 1 week

3.     In case of alarming symptoms Upper GI Endoscopy

What are the first line drugs for gastritis?

1. Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are the first-line therapy to treat gastritis due to H. pylori infection like Pantoprazole 40 mg. Omeprazole 20mg, Rabeprazole 20mg, Esomeprazole 40 mg which can be taken bedtime or in the early morning when stomach is empty for 4 weeks

2. 2. Antacids can be used as a treatment for gastritis like sucralfate or sucralfate combined with oxetacaine etc.

3. Avoid drinking alcohol and eating foods that seem to irritate your stomach which may include those that are spicy, acidic, fried or fatty, weight loss, take small frequent meals, stop smoking

4. Regular homemade meals, avoid staying up late night, stress-free life, drink lots of water, lifestyle changes are cheap and easy to follow remedy