The lining of your stomach has a very important function -- it produces the acid that breaks down the foods you eat, and that acid also fights infection by warding off bacteria. Unfortunately, this acid may also damage your stomach lining, which...
The stomach can become inflamed due to bacterial infections and eating certain foods. Stomach inflammation -- gastritis -- causes symptoms including indigestion, heartburn, abdominal pain, hiccups, nausea, vomiting and dark stools. Gastritis does...
The seeds of the fennel plant can be ingested for many medicinal purposes, including soothing an upset stomach. Drinking a tea made out of fennel can help calm indigestion because it makes the digestive process easier on your body. If you...
Take two aspirin for your headache and you can make your stomach bleed. Salicylic acid is the basic chemical from which aspirin is made by a simple process called acetylation, making acetyl-salicylic acid, or ASA. Research on the effects of...
Garlic has become something of health hero, imbued with anecdotal powers to prevent and cure everything from colds to fungi to cancer. Studies have come up with some promising leads, but all the claims are still under investigation. One part of...
Natural foods are an essential part of protecting your stomach lining from acid erosion and as a barrier against bacterial formation. The epithelial cells coat the stomach lining and function to digest foods, extract nutrients and prevent...
Inflammation in the lining of your stomach can occur for various reasons, such as viral gastroenteritis, eating foods that you're allergic to and a result of food poisoning. When the lining of your stomach is inflamed you have an upset stomach...
Bromelain is an herbal medicine produced from pineapples. The enzymes in bromelain are used to treat a variety of health conditions, including arthritis and inflammation. Although bromelain is generally considered safe, it may cause mild side...
Coffee activates the production of stomach acid. This may result in an irritation of the stomach lining that can lead to more serious problems. People with a history of ulcers, acid reflux and heartburn or gastric discomfort after drinking coffee...
Carbohydrates, protein and fat are three macronutrients your body digests and utilizes for energy. Fat remains in your stomach the longest since it is difficult to breakdown. Carbohydrates, on the other hand, spend the least amount of time in your...
Pregnancy is a time of exciting changes to your body. As the new life grows inside of you, your body begins to behave in ways you didn't know possible. Some of these changes may surprise and delight you, such as thicker hair and fingernails. Other...
Wrinkles in your stomach are caused by extra fat. When body fat accumulates in the belly area, rolls form when you sit down or crunch. If you repeat this movement often, fat lines will start forming in the area where the rolls are. To get rid of...
Having a dark line running vertically through the navel and down toward the crotch in pregnancy is entirely normal and harmless. Known as the linea nigra -- literally, "dark line" -- it usually becomes visible around the 14th week of pregnancy and...
Carrying extra fat in your midsection for an extended period of time can cause creases and wrinkles. To get rid of fat lines, decrease the amount of fat on your body. Contrary to popular belief, you cannot lose belly fat by only working the...
During pregnancy your body changes on the inside and the outside. In addition to a rapidly growing belly, you may notice some changes on your skin. Lines on your stomach are all part of pregnancy. Linea negra is a dark line that most women get....
Chronic gastritis occurs as the result of inflammation in the stomach lining. This happens when infections, alcohol use, repeated vomiting, acidic beverages, long-term use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, trauma and systemic disease cause...
Misoprostol, brand name Cytotec, is a synthetic prostaglandin used to prevent stomach ulcers caused by long-term used of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Stomach ulcers can prevent normal digestion of food and cause delayed gastric emptying....
People suffering from a stomach ulcer---a sore caused by digestive acid eroding the stomach's lining---should avoid medications that can cause even more damage to the stomach's lining. A group of drugs called nonsteroidal antiinflammatory...
Stomach ulcers, otherwise known as peptic ulcers, are an open sore in the stomach lining. Depending on the location of the ulcer, peptic ulcers may be referred to by other names. Gastric ulcers are sores that develop in the stomach. Duodenal...
Stomach conditions such as gastritis can make mealtime challenging and unpleasant. Trying to determine which foods to avoid can seem like a daunting task. While no specific diet for gastritis exists, following a few simple rules can help with meal...
Your stomach lining is designed to withstand the highly acidic conditions of your stomach, but ingesting certain substances can damage it. If you drink coffee, the caffeine in the beverage as well as the acid in coffee can cause irritation of the...
Gastritis commonly refers to irritation or inflammation of the stomach lining. Diet can make this medical condition worse. Spicy and highly acidic foods increase the production of stomach acids, irritating the mucus lining of the stomach. If you...
Gastritis is a condition that covers a variety of stomach disorders that result from inflammation of the stomach lining. The causes of gastritis range from bacterial infections, alcoholism, traumatic injury and overuse of some pain relievers....
If you have just finished a large or spicy meal and experience stomach pain, bloating, nausea or a burning sensation in your chest, you could have indigestion. Additional indigestion triggers include stress, eating too quickly, consuming caffeine...
When acid irritates the lining in the stomach, it produces a burning sensation referred to as acid indigestion. According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, acid indigestion is caused by too little protective mucus in the stomach and...
Gastritis is the inflammation of the stomach lining and is often caused by infection with Helicobacter pylori bacterium, according to MayoClinic.com. Other factors including excessive alcohol, poisons, corrosive substances, drugs such as...
Erosive gastritis is an inflammatory condition that affects the lining of the stomach. Unlike nonerosive gastritis, which is typically caused by Helicobacter pylori infection, erosive gastritis can occur due to excessive stress or overuse of...
Yes, gastritis describes different diseases, not just one disease. It could refer to various conditions that are all related to the inflammation of the stomach lining as a result of bacterial infection. Gastritis can be caused by prolonged use of...
Multivitamins can help keep your body functioning properly by ensuring that you get the nutrients that your diet may not provide. Taking a multivitamin can prove beneficial when you have gastritis. However, multivitamins can interact with some...
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