Causes

Management of stomach lining inflammation and ulcers causing burning pain, nausea, acidity, or bleeding risk. Common contributors and risk factors include:

• Acid reflux, gastritis, ulcers, bowel sensitivity, infection, food intolerance, or constipation
• Fatty liver, viral hepatitis, alcohol use, high triglycerides, gallstones, or pancreatic inflammation
• Irregular meals, low fiber intake, dehydration, stress, painkillers, antibiotics, or uncontrolled diabetes
• Nutritional deficiencies, poor appetite, malabsorption, or chronic illness

Symptoms

Symptoms should be interpreted with duration, severity, age, medical history, and current medicines. Important features include:

• Acidity, burning, gas, bloating, burping, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, or early fullness
• Loose stools, constipation, mucus, bowel urgency, or change in stool pattern
• Jaundice, dark urine, pale stools, severe upper abdominal pain, fever, or weight loss
• Blood in vomit or stool, persistent vomiting, dehydration, or severe weakness as warning signs

Diagnosis

Diagnosis is based on consultation, examination, report review, and targeted investigations. Evaluation may include:

• Clinical examination with abdominal assessment and medicine/diet review
• CBC, liver function tests, pancreatic enzymes, stool tests, urine tests, thyroid tests, sugar and lipid profile when indicated
• Ultrasound, endoscopy referral, hepatitis testing, or infection workup based on symptoms
• Assessment for alarm signs such as bleeding, anemia, jaundice, weight loss, or persistent severe pain

Treatment Options

Treatment is individualized after diagnosis and risk assessment. Options may include:

• Acid suppression, antiemetics, antibiotics when indicated, laxatives, antispasmodics, or liver/metabolic management
• Diet planning, hydration, fiber correction, trigger avoidance, alcohol reduction, and weight management
• Treatment of infections, ulcer risk factors, constipation patterns, and nutritional deficiencies
• Follow-up testing and referral if symptoms persist or alarm signs are present

Complications

Untreated or poorly controlled Gastritis & Ulcers can affect long-term health. Possible complications include:

• Bleeding ulcers, dehydration, severe infection, malnutrition, anemia, or weight loss
• Fatty liver progression, hepatitis complications, pancreatitis complications, or gallstone-related problems
• Chronic pain, poor appetite, sleep disturbance, and reduced quality of life
• Delayed diagnosis of serious disease if alarm symptoms are ignored

Prevention Tips

Prevention focuses on early action, risk control, and follow-up. Practical steps include:

• Eat regular balanced meals, stay hydrated, and include adequate fiber
• Avoid unnecessary painkillers, alcohol excess, smoking, and unsafe food or water
• Manage weight, diabetes, cholesterol, and fatty liver risk
• Seek care early for bleeding, jaundice, severe pain, persistent vomiting, or unexplained weight loss

When to See a Doctor

Book a consultation if symptoms are new, severe, recurrent, worsening, disturbing sleep or daily work, or associated with abnormal reports. Seek urgent medical help for chest pain, severe breathlessness, confusion, fainting, dehydration, bleeding, very high fever, sudden weakness, or rapidly spreading swelling/redness.

Why Choose SKG Medihub

SKG Medihub offers physician-led and specialist-supported care with consultation, diagnostics, pharmacy support, and day care facilities under one roof. Patients receive clear explanations, safe prescriptions, report-based follow-up, and practical lifestyle guidance tailored to their condition.

Related Treatments

Acidity, Gas & Indigestion. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Liver Disorders (Fatty Liver, Hepatitis). Constipation & Digestive Issues. Pancreatitis.