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If we become aware of this fact and medications, self-prescribed, almost

eat something before drinking milk daily for a long period of time. These
tea, it reduces acidity in the stomach relievers tend to disturb the natural

and can help us prevent gastritis. digestion process of the body which

Likewise, our diet consists of high worsens the condition.
amount of oil and salts but we do not The problem of gastritis arising from

drink sufficient water to maintain it. our lifestyle and dietary habits can

This is also a leading cause. Another be treated by adopting basic dietary

common cause is skipping meals. precautions and a small period
Going for a long time without eating of medication by appropriately

anything can cause the gastric juices consulting with a doctor. We need to

to irritate the stomach lining. In stop believing the myths and focus
addition, when we are very hungry, we towards the facts in order to treat and

tend to eat too much food which can prevent gastritis and lead a healthy

cause the digestive system to become lifestyle.
increasingly sensitive. So, this habit

needs to be avoided and it would be Reference

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some people who believe that a little

amount of alcohol helps in preventing
gastritis. This is a myth which causes a 17

great harm. Some people take antacid