u003cstrongu003eHow long does acute gastritis last?u003c/strongu003e

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u003cstrongu003eIs acute gastritis contagious?u003c/strongu003e

Acute gastritis can have a number of different causes (see above) which range from infectious to non-infectious. All the noninfectious causes therefore cannot be contagious. The most common infectious cause is gastritis due to an H. pylori infection. Its ways of transmission include:u003cbru003eu003cbru003edrinking contaminated water in developing countries. This may include swimming in rivers, streams, pools, as well as drinking stream water, or eating uncooked vegetables.u003cbru003ehaving family members who are infected. Sharing the same living environment with someone infected has been proven to increase the risk of infection.

What Is Acute Gastritis?

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## What is ‍Acute Gastritis?

**Acute gastritis** is a sudden inflammation of the stomach lining. It can cause ‍pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.⁤ In severe cases, it can lead to bleeding and perforation of ‌the stomach.

**Causes of acute gastritis:**

* Infection with bacteria (such as H. pylori) or viruses

* Excessive alcohol use

* Use of ⁢certain medications (such as aspirin or ibuprofen)

* Stress

* Trauma

* Surgery

**Symptoms of acute gastritis:**

* Epigastric pain (pain in the upper abdomen)

* Nausea

* Vomiting

* Diarrhea

* Bloating

* Indigestion

*‍ Heartburn

**Diagnosis of acute gastritis:**

* Medical history

* Physical examination

* Blood tests

* Gastroscopy (a procedure to examine⁣ the inside of the stomach)

**Treatment of⁤ acute gastritis:**

* Rest

* Antacids

* Histamine H2-receptor antagonists

* Proton pump ⁢inhibitors

* Antibiotics⁢ (if the cause is bacterial)

**Prevention of acute gastritis:**

* Avoid alcohol and tobacco

* Eat a healthy diet

* Manage stress

* Take medications only as directed ⁤by your doctor

**Complications of acute gastritis:**

* Bleeding

* Perforation of the stomach

* ‍Gastric cancer (in rare cases)

**When to see a doctor:**

* If⁣ you have severe abdominal pain

* If you are vomiting or have diarrhea for⁤ more than a few days

* If you have blood in your vomit or ⁢stool

* If your symptoms do not improve with treatment