What it involves

Gastritis is inflammation of the stomach lining. Causes include infection, certain painkillers, alcohol and prolonged stress. Unlike functional complaints, it can be identified by a doctor and often needs specific medical treatment.

Supportive habits

Regular, moderate meals rather than long fasting followed by heavy eating; reducing alcohol, smoking and unnecessary painkillers; and steady stress management. Please follow your doctor's treatment plan — these habits support it, they do not replace it.

Please note

This page is general wellness education, not a diagnosis. Persistent, severe or new symptoms — and warning signs such as blood in the stool, unexplained weight loss, fever, repeated vomiting or anaemia — need a qualified healthcare professional. Our guidance works alongside your doctor's care, never in place of it.

Each condition page clearly states that diagnosis and medical treatment require the advice of a qualified healthcare professional.