Patient's question:
I've been feeling discomfort in the upper abdomen lately, with nausea and dry heaving, nausea and vomiting, loss of appetite, severe burning sensation in the gastrointestinal tract, and sometimes it hurts after drinking beer. Eating stimulating foods makes it worse. My friends say I might have a stomach problem.Doctor's answer:
What people commonly refer to as stomach problems generally refer to gastritis and duodenal ulcers. Gastritis is a general term for inflammation of the gastric mucosa. It frequently recurs between the ages of 40 and 50, with more men than women affected. There are several causes of stomach problems, including hereditary transmission across generations, environment, diet, medication, bacterial infections, as well as smoking and drug use.What are the symptoms of stomach problems? The symptoms of stomach problems can range from mild to severe. The most common symptoms include discomfort or pain in the upper abdomen, nausea, dry heaving, vomiting, and loss of appetite. The symptoms of gastritis and duodenal ulcers are typically a burning pain in the upper abdomen, especially occurring between meals, before breakfast, or after drinking orange juice or coffee.