Causes and Common Symptoms of Gastritis in Children

Gastritis is an erosion in the lining of the stomach, where this process can occur suddenly, called acute gastritis or slow and takes a long time (chronic gastritis). In addition to erosion of the stomach lining, inflammation or irritation can also cause gastritis.

Gastritis can strike from children to adults, where if it is not in the intensive treatment, it can cause a variety of diseases of the stomach.

Many things can cause gastritis, one of the main factors is an infection of the microorganism Helicobacter pylori (H.pylori). Rising back bile into the digestive system can also cause gastritis. Or patients 'Pernicious anemia' in which a person can not digest vitamin B12 can also trigger gastritis.

Another cause could be a precipitating factor gastritis are undergoing treatment for a long time such as cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy or people with HIV-AIDS.


Here are the common symptoms of gastritis in children:

• Stomach feels uncomfortable.
• Pain in the abdomen either before or after meals.
• Flavor full or satiated.
• Nausea and vomiting.
• Indigestion after eating food.
• Loss of appetite.
• Insomnia.
• Uninterrupted night's sleep suddenly, due to abdominal pain.
• Diarrhea.
• Frequent hiccups.
• Feces when defecation is black.