ASK A DOCTOR: HOW CAN GASTRITIS BE PREVENTED?

Expert opinion from Ilya Aleksandrovskiy

M.D., MBA · 5 years of experience · USA

Gastritis can be prevented by, - Avoiding long term use of painkillers like aspirin and ibuprofen - Dietary control like spicy, fatty and citrus food - Avoiding alcohol and smoking - Reducing acid build up - Minimising stress

Expert opinion from Venata Subhash Sagar Tatabhatla

MBBS · 4 years of experience · India

Avoid consumption of alcohol and cigarette smoking. Avoid intake of spicy food, more sour foods like vinegar. Unmoderated use of painkillers also causes gastritis, so need to be avoided. Avoid severe physiological and mental stress.

Expert opinion from Alex T. Thomas

MD · 40 years of experience · USA

Gastritis can be prevented with irritating foods, spicy or acidic foods. Avoiding alcohol or smoking can prevent gastritis. Taking antacids for a short period of time can also prevent gastritis.

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