@herbalist_jaffar: Patient Feedback | Stomach Issues Treatment #mustwatch #trending #viralvideo #viral #fyp 🩺 I. STOMACH DISEASES 1. Gastritis (Inflammation of the stomach lining) 🔹 Causes: Helicobacter pylori infection Excessive NSAID use (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen) Alcohol, smoking, or stress Autoimmune disorders Bile reflux 🔹 Symptoms: Upper abdominal pain (burning or gnawing) Nausea, vomiting Loss of appetite, bloating Sometimes black or tarry stools (if bleeding occurs) 🔹 Diagnosis: Endoscopy with biopsy (to check for H. pylori or mucosal damage) Urea breath test or stool antigen test for H. pylori CBC (check for anemia), stool occult blood test 🔹 Treatment: If H. pylori positive: Triple therapy for 14 days: Omeprazole (PPI) 20 mg twice daily Amoxicillin 1 g twice daily Clarithromycin 500 mg twice daily Or quadruple therapy (if resistance or failure): PPI + bismuth + metronidazole + tetracycline If H. pylori negative: PPI (omeprazole, pantoprazole, or esomeprazole) for 4–8 weeks Avoid NSAIDs and alcohol Antacids or sucralfate for symptom relief Dietary recommendations: Eat small, frequent meals Avoid coffee, spicy, and acidic foods No alcohol or smoking 2. Peptic Ulcer Disease 🔹 Causes: H. pylori infection Long-term NSAID use Stress and smoking (aggravating factors) 🔹 Symptoms: Epigastric pain (often relieved by eating or antacids) Nausea, heartburn, or vomiting Bleeding: black stools, vomiting blood 🔹 Diagnosis: Endoscopy (gold standard) H. pylori testing CBC (for anemia) 🔹 Treatment: Eradicate H. pylori if present (same regimen as above) PPI for 8–12 weeks Stop NSAIDs Surgery only for complications: perforation, obstruction, or severe bleeding

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