Clinical Overview
Gastritis involves inflammation of the protective stomach mucosal lining. It can occur suddenly (acute gastritis) or develop slowly over time (chronic gastritis). Left unmanaged, severe gastritis can lead to stomach ulcers, intestinal metaplasia, or gastrointestinal bleeding. Dr. Rajendra Bhati offers specialized diagnostic endoscopy, H. pylori testing, and acid-suppression treatment.
Common Symptoms
- Gnawing or burning ache/pain in the upper abdomen
- Nausea, vomiting, or early abdominal fullness
- Bloating and belching after eating
- Loss of appetite or unexplained weight loss
- Dark tarry stools (melena) in severe ulcer cases requiring urgent evaluation
Causes & Contributing Factors
Diagnostic Evaluation Procedures
- Upper GI Endoscopy with gastric mucosal biopsy
- H. pylori stool antigen test or rapid urease test
- Complete blood count (CBC) to screen for anemia
Treatment & Management Protocol
When should I see a gastroenterologist?
Seek assessment if symptoms persist, recur, disturb sleep or affect eating and daily activities. Tests and treatment are selected for your history and examination; not everyone needs every test listed above.
Warning signs: seek urgent care
Vomiting blood, black tarry stools, fainting, new confusion, severe persistent abdominal pain, or fever with jaundice require urgent hospital assessment. Do not wait for an appointment response.
Liver care in Jodhpur · Gastroenterology consultationFrequently asked questions
Are gastritis and peptic ulcers the same?
Gastritis is inflammation of the stomach lining; a peptic ulcer is a deeper sore in the stomach or duodenum. H. pylori infection and some pain medicines can contribute, so treatment depends on identifying the cause.