Examination of the stomach with an endoscope (esophagogastroduodenoscopy or EGD) with biopsy of stomach lining
H pylori tests (breath test or stool test)
Stool test to check for small amounts of blood in the stools, which may be a sign of bleeding in the stomach
Treatment
Treatment depends on what is causing the problem. Some of the causes will go away over time.
You may need to stop taking aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other medicines that may be causing gastritis. Always talk to your health care provider before stopping any medicine.
You may use other over-the-counter and prescription drugs that decrease the amount of acid in the stomach, such as:
Antacids
H2 antagonists: famotidine (Pepcid), cimetidine (Tagamet), and nizatidine (Axid)
Review Date:
1/30/2023
Reviewed By:
Michael M. Phillips, MD, Emeritus Professor of Medicine, The George Washington University School of Medicine, Washington, DC. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.