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LING KHOON LIN
GASTROENTEROLOGIST
MOUNT ELIZABETH HOSPITAL
Dr Ling Khoon Lin, gastroenterologist at Mount Elizabeth Hospital, shares with us some common digestive problems and how you can manage them.
If you’re experiencing abdominal pain, nausea or bloating, it could either be a virus that will go away in time, or a sign of a gastrointestinal condition that may require medical attention or a change in lifestyle habits.
You should always consult your doctor to identify the exact cause of your symptoms, but here are a few of the common culprits!
Gastritis
Digestive problems - Gastritis
Gastritis is the inflammation of the lining of the stomach. It has many causes, but the most common are infectious agents, especially helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like Ponstan, and alcohol.
Some common symptoms of gastritis:
abdominal pain (intermittent or constant burning, or gripping or gnawing pain)
nausea and vomiting
loss of appetite
bloating, burping and belching
Try to avoid common aggressors such as spicy, fatty and fried foods, chilli powder, alcohol and coffee as they may increase the severity of symptoms.
Treatment of gastritis depends on its cause. For gastritis associated with of H. pylori, treatment involves a combination of antibiotics and acid suppressants, while gastritis due to aspirin, NSAIDs and alcohol may require an acid suppressant. Where possible, the consumption of alcohol and the medication responsible for the gastritis should be stopped.
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