{"product_id":"2940045331487","title":"A Simple Guide to Gastritis and Related Conditions","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat is Gastritis?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGastritis is a disease which is caused by inflammation of the stomach lining.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt may presents as gastritis , peptic gastric ulcer or if it extends to the duodenum(first part of small intestine) duodenal ulcers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat are the causes of Gastritis?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo main causes are\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. helicobacter pylori infection - these bacteria damages the protective lining of the stomach making the underlying stomach tissue more vulnerable to the acidic gastric juice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. excessive production of acidic gastric juice\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcessive production of acidic gastric juice burns into the protective lining of the stomach and cause inflammation of the underlying stomach tissue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe causes of excessive production of acidic gastric juice are:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Most common is stress and anxiety which automatically increase the production of the acid as a result of sympathetic nervous reaction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. hereditary- some gastric patient has family history of gastric problem. Blood group O tends to have more gastritis while Blood group A has a tendency towards stomach cancer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. irregular meals tend to cause more acidic gastric juice to form at regular meal time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. alcohol and smoking has been associated with increased acid formation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. Drugs: prolonged use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin or ibuprofen,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6. diseases, such as pernicious anemia, autoimmune disorders, and chronic bile reflux, can cause gastritis as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat are the Symptoms of Gastritis?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe most common symptoms are\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. upper abdominal upset or pain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTABLE OF CONTENT\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1 Dyspepsia\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 2 Gastritis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 3 Peptic Ulcer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Gastro-esophageal Reflux Disease\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 5 Pyloric Stenosis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 6, Gastric Cancer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 7 Hiatus Hernia\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 8 Bezoars\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 9 Hiccups\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 10 Epilogue\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47162800996592,"sku":"2940045331487","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940045331487_p0.jpg?v=1763974655","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940045331487","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}