The treatment for gastritis depends on the cause of the condition.
If you he gastritis caused by nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or other medications, oiding those drugs may be enough to relieve your symptoms. If you think your prescription medication is causing gastritis, talk with your prescriber before stopping or modifying your dosage.
Doctors routinely treat gastritis as a result of H. pylori with antibiotics in order to kill the bacteria.
In addition to antibiotics, several other types of medication are used to treat gastritis:
Proton pump inhibitorsMedications called proton pump inhibitors work by blocking cells that create stomach acid. Common proton pump inhibitors include:
omeprazole (Prilosec)lansoprazole (Prevacid)esomeprazole (Nexium)However, long-term use of these medications, especially at high doses, can lead to an increased risk of spine, hip, and wrist fractures. It can also lead to increased risk of renal failure, dementia, and nutrient deficiencies.
Speak with your doctor before beginning one of these medications to create a treatment plan that is right for you.
Acid reducing medicationsFamotidine (Pepcid) is one example of a medication that reduces the amount of acid your stomach produces.
By lowering the amount of acid that’s released into your digestive tract, these medications relieve the pain of gastritis and allow your stomach lining to heal.
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AntacidsYour doctor may recommend that you use antacids for rapid relief of gastritis pain. These medications can neutralize the acid in your stomach.
Some antacids may cause diarrhea or constipation, so talk with your doctor if you experience any of these side effects.
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ProbioticsProbiotics he been shown to help replenish digestive flora and heal gastric ulcers. However, there’s no evidence that they he any impact on acid secretion.
There are currently no guidelines supporting the use of probiotics in ulcer management.
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