Acute Gastritis
Acute gastritis is a sudden inflammation of the lining of the stomach, known as the gastric mucosa. It usually appears abruptly and can last a short time if its cause is identified and treated.
Common symptoms:
- burning or pain in the pit of the stomach
- nausea and a feeling of fullness
- loss of appetite or discomfort after eating
Common causes: certain medications, excessive alcohol consumption, infections, or periods of high stress can trigger acute gastritis.
Which specialist treats it? The gastroenterologist handles digestive disorders, and in children the pediatric gastroenterologist or the pediatrician; the general surgeon takes part in selected cases. If the stomach discomfort is severe or recurring, it is best to have a professional evaluate what is causing it.
Data on 36 doctors who treat acute gastritis
Specialties that treat acute gastritis
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Doctors specialized in acute gastritis
Dr. Edgar Bustos Córdova
Dr. Alberto Fregoso Ojeda
Dr. Rodolfo Rivas Ruiz
Dr. Miguel Angel Escobedo Robledo
Dr. Jose Antonio Zamora Lomelí
Dr. Carlos Manuel Diaz Contreras Piedras
Dr. Carlos Manuel Diaz Contreras Piedras
Dr. Sergio Miguel Gomez Dorantes
Dr. José Alvaro Burgos Zuleta
Dr. Lorenzo Rish Fein
Dra. Silvia Cuevas Ocampo
Dr. Velazquez Moises Gomez
Dr. Eduardo Lenin Ruelas Olvera
Dr. Mercado Filomena Vizcaino
Dra. Olga Eugenia Martínez Garza
Dr. Jose Luis Balanzar Serna
Dr. Alfonso Corona Tellez
Dr. Rodriguez Francisco Herrera
Dr. Estenio López López
Dr. Román Pineda Abarca
Frequently asked questions
What is acute gastritis?
Acute gastritis is a sudden inflammation of the lining of the stomach, known as the gastric mucosa. It usually appears abruptly and can last a short time if its cause is identified and treated.
Which doctor treats acute gastritis?
Acute Gastritis is usually treated by specialists in general surgeon, gastroenterologist, pediatric gastroenterologist, pediatrician, gastroenterologist, pediatric gastroenterologist.