San Pablo Clinic Specialist alerts to self -medicate in suspicion of gastritis can increase the risk of ulcers
An occasional stomach discomfort is usually related to indigestion, gases or muscle tension. However, when the pain becomes persistent, it is accompanied by burning, nausea or feeling of stomach vacuum, it could be gastritis, an inflammation of the stomach coating that requires medical attention.
«Gastritis pain usually appears at the top of the abdomen and can get worse or relieve when eating. If there are also nausea, feeling of fast or constant burning, we are no longer talking about a passing discomfort », Dr. Liliana Amador, gastroenterologist at the San Pablo Trujillo Clinic explains.
The specialist warns that self -medication is a frequent mistake. “Many people take analgesics without control, which can be very dangerous, since certain drugs can further irritate the stomach and contribute to the formation of ulcers,” Point out.
Gastritis can have multiple causes, including infections such as Helicobacter pylori, frequent alcohol consumption or prolonged use of non -steroid anti -inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen, naproxen or aspirin. To present any of the symptoms described above, it is important to go to the doctor to prevent complications such as ulcers or, in severe cases, gastric cancer, and begin proper treatment.
