Inflammation of the gastric (stomach) lining is called gastritis. It is most often caused by irritation of the gastric lining due to excessive alcohol intake, bacterial infection, chronic vomiting, or prolonged use of certain painkillers. The symptoms are nausea, vomiting, indigestion, heartburn, stomach pain, etc.
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Why does it feel like something is moving in my chest?
Query: Hi doctor, I need a consultation for my father. He is 56 years old. His height is 5 feet 8 inches and his weight is 171.96 Ibs. He looks healthy. He is not obese and there is no history of ortho, cardiac, or uric acid problems. Sometimes, he might have high BP. He does not smoke, chew tobacco or dri... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. To clear your doubts regarding your father's chest pain, it looks like gastritis. Most chest pains are not heart related and it is good that you got an ECG done. The type of pain he complains is typical of gastritis, so to treat it I would like to know what medications ... Read Full »