Guide To Gastritis Symptoms

Gnawing In The Stomach

Gnawing in the stomach can be a result of the excessive acid and stomach lining damage that occur with gastritis. Typically, patients with gastritis feel the gnawing sensation in the upper portion of the abdomen. Some patients may find the gnawing is alleviated with eating, but for others, eating may increase gnawing sensations. Therefore, patients may wish to eat a small snack when they experience gnawing to see how food affects this. Low-acid foods such as potatoes, oatmeal, white rice, and bananas are generally easy to digest. Pain relievers and antacids can help reduce gnawing sensations. If the gnawing becomes worse or feels different than usual, patients should consult their healthcare team.

Severe Vomiting

Gastritis occurs when an individual's stomach lining becomes inflamed and damaged due to certain lifestyle choices, diet, certain medications, and other medical conditions or diseases. Vomiting can occur with gastritis because the nerve endings in the tissues around the stomach can become irritated and induce the activation of the nausea center in the brain. The underlying cause of an individual's gastritis can be the reason for symptoms like nausea and vomiting.

Gastritis caused by the population of bacteria, fungi, and viruses is known to be associated with vomiting, as is gastritis caused by stomach tissue exposure to radiation. In cases of untreated advanced gastritis, a patient may experience bleeding in the stomach from the lining becoming ulcerated and damage to the blood vessels that feed the lining. Blood contains a significant quantity of iron, and blood in the stomach from gastritis can cause severe vomiting because the body is unable to manage large amounts of iron.