Patient's question:
I can't tell the difference between what is gastric prolapse and what is gastritis. Gastric prolapse and gastritis are not the same disease, right? What is the main difference between gastric prolapse and gastritis? What are the main symptoms of gastric prolapse? I like to run in my free time. If I have gastric prolapse, can I still run? How long can I run?Doctor's answer:
Hiatal hernia refers to multiple changes in the location of the stomach, while gastritis is an inflammation of the gastric mucosa. Patients with hiatal hernia may also have gastritis. Hiatal hernia is mainly caused by repeated relaxation of the ligaments that support the stomach, which is not much related to gastritis. However, because the stomach's outlet area drops in patients with hiatal hernia, it may be more prone to gastritis. Generally, patients with hiatal hernia can run, but they should not run after meals. Running on an empty stomach is acceptable.