Gastritis and Alcohol  Posted under Alcoholism on July 7, 2011
Tagged in   Gastritis can be caused by a number of things,
including ingesting medicines like aspirin, the presence of
Helicobacter pylori bacteria, or thinning of the stomach lining
due to advanced age or a weakened immune system.  In some
patients, gastritis has been linked to the consumption of
alcohol; in most of these cases, the consumption will be
excessive. Alcoholics often develop gastritis, as the constant
presence of alcohol in the stomach will irritate the lining and
provide no opportunity for healing. The symptoms of alcohol-
related gastritis include pain or burning in the upper abdominal
region, diarrhea, nausea and/or vomiting, excessive belching
that does not relieve the stomach pain, loss of appetite, bloat,
and a funny taste in the mouth.  Alcohol affects the entire
gastrointestinal tract, including the stomach, intestines, and
pancreas. The walls of the stomach are lined with muscles, which
churn food into small pieces. At the sa