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Chronic Superficial Gastritis: Common Symptoms and Clinical Manifestations

Chronic superficial gastritis is a prevalent gastric mucosal lesion characterized by inflammation confined to the superficial layer of the gastric wall. The condition is often triggered by Helicobacter pylori infection, prolonged use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), unhealthy dietary habits, or psychological stress. While some patients remain asymptomatic, many experience a range of upper gastrointestinal discomforts. The most frequently reported symptoms include upper abdominal pain or discomfort, which may present as a dull ache or burning sensation. Patients often describe a feeling of fullness or distension after meals, even with small portions. Nausea, occasional vomiting, and acid reflux are also... Learn more

Symptoms of Chronic Gastritis

Chronic gastritis is often silent; when symptoms appear, recurrent upper-abdominal discomfort dominates: Vague pain, burning or bloating in the epigastrium or left upper quadrant, sometimes worse or better after meals Early satiety: feeling full after only a few bites, preventing completion of a normal meal Post-prandial fullness lasting >1 h, scarcely relieved by belching or position change Frequent belching, often sour or bitter Nausea or occasional retching; vomitus is gastric content without bile or blood Upper epigastric heat: a heartburn-like sensation located higher, easily confused with reflux Loss of appetite, thick tongue coating, halitosis and other ancillary complaints Symptoms may... Learn more