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Gastritis (cont.)

Medical Treatment

The safest treatment is to avoid substances that trigger gastritis symptoms.

  • Almost all health care providers would recommend this as the first step in preventing gastritis.

  • First, you have to identify what these triggers are for you.

  • Most people are fairly aware of their triggers before seeking medical care.

  • If you do not know your triggers, your health care provider can help you figure them out.

Common avoidable triggers of gastritis symptoms include the following. See Causes for a more complete list.

  • Certain medications and poisons

  • Cigarette smoking

  • Alcohol

  • Coffee and other beverages that contain caffeine, such as cola and tea


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