PlushCare / Online Doctor / Primary Care / Gastritis
In order to treat your gastritis, consult with one of our board-certified doctors online today to prescribe antibiotics, antacids, or PPIs to help your stomach pain. Get a new prescription to treat gastritis or refill an existing prescription today.
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No insurance needed
Same-day prescriptions available*
*Prescriptions provided at doctor’s discretion.
Most patients with in-network insurance pay $30 or less. Otherwise, new patient visits are $129 and follow-ups are only $69 for members.
Step 1
Book a same day appointment from anywhere.
Step 2
Visit with a doctor on your smartphone or computer.
Step 3
We can send prescriptions to any local pharmacy.
Step 1
Book a same day appointment from anywhere.
Step 2
Visit with a doctor on your smartphone or computer.
Step 3
We can send prescriptions to any local pharmacy.
How pricing works
To request gastritis treatment and get a new or refill on your prescription, join our monthly membership and get discounted visits
$14.99/month
First month free
Copay
For all visits
Often the same as an office visit. Most patients with in-network insurance pay $30 or less!
$14.99/month
First month free
$129
Repeats only $69
Initial visits are $129 and follow-ups are only $69 for active members.
If we're unable to treat you, we'll provide a full refund.
Gastritis is a condition that leads to stomach lining inflammation, causing stomach pain, bloating, and nausea. It can come on suddenly (acute) or gradually (chronic). Fortunately, medications and lifestyle changes can reduce stomach acid and ease uncomfortable symptoms.
There are 7 types of gastritis:
Gastritis occurs when something damages or weakens the stomach lining. There are several possible causes of gastritis, including:
Chronic excessive alcohol use can irritate and erode the protective lining of the stomach.
In some people, the body’s immune system attacks healthy cells in the stomach lining, causing gastritis.
Helicobacter pylori bacteria are the main cause of chronic gastritis and peptic ulcer disease (stomach ulcers). H. pylori infection damages the stomach lining.
The liver produces bile to digest fatty foods. Bile reflux occurs when bile flows back into the stomach instead of progressing through the small intestine.
The overuse of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or corticosteroids can weaken the stomach lining.
A sudden illness or injury can cause gastritis. Sometimes, gastritis develops after physical injuries that don’t affect the stomach.
Depending on the cause of your gastritis, your health care provider may recommend the following medications:
Getting antibiotics can help treat bacterial infections, including Pylori infections. Depending on the infection, you may need to take more than one type of antibiotic.
Calcium carbonate medications help reduce stomach acid exposure and relieve inflammation.
PPIs can help reduce the amount of acid your stomach produces.
Prevacid
Aciphex
H. pylori are easily transmitted, but it is possible to reduce your risk of infection by practicing good hygiene.
In addition, you can take steps to minimize indigestion. Some effective preventive measures include:
Talk to your health care provider if you experience:
The treatment of gastritis will depend on the underlying cause. If your health care provider does not find an underlying cause, they may recommend treatments to reduce symptoms.
After gastritis is diagnosed, it is important to limit your consumption of irritating substances, such as spicy foods, alcohol, and NSAIDs. If you have an upset stomach, book an appointment with a doctor to discuss your treatment options.
Many people with gastritis do not experience symptoms, and those with symptoms often mistake them for indigestion. Because gastritis weakens the stomach lining, it can lead to bleeding. If you notice any signs of bleeding, including vomiting blood, black stools, or blood in your tool, seek medical attention immediately. Some common symptoms of gastritis include:
The best treatment will depend on the underlying cause of your gastritis. In most cases, treatment for gastritis includes a combination of lifestyle changes, antibiotics to fight H. Pylori infection, and proton pump inhibitors to reduce stomach acid production.
For immediate relief from gastritis, antacids can help neutralize stomach acid.
If your gastritis is caused by an infection, your health care provider may prescribe antibiotics to fight Pylori bacteria. In addition, your doctor may recommend proton pump inhibitors to reduce stomach acid.
Acute gastritis can last anywhere from 2 to 10 days. Meanwhile, chronic (long-term) gastritis can last for weeks or months depending on the underlying cause.
Gastritis is commonly caused by H. pylori infection. It can also be triggered by excessive alcohol use, physical stress, the overuse of NSAIDs, and the consumption of irritating foods.
Yes, gastritis can go away on its own, and many people recover from gastritis without medical intervention. However, medication can help speed up the healing process.
Without proper treatment, gastritis can lead to serious health conditions, including anemia, peritonitis and sepsis, or stomach cancer
It’s possible to reduce your risk of H. Pylori infection by practicing good hygiene, including hand washing. In addition, healthy lifestyle changes, such as reduced alcohol consumption and avoiding irritating foods, can lower your risk of gastritis.
