Slight hunger causing stomach discomfort: what type of gastritis is this?
Disease description:
Over the past two years, whenever I get slightly hungry, I experience severe stomach pain. I would like to understand which type of gastritis causes discomfort in the stomach when slightly hungry.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
When patients experience discomfort in the stomach upon slight hunger, it may indicate one of the following types of gastritis:
1. Duodenal ulcer: A duodenal ulcer is a small hole formed in the digestive tract lining due to erosion by gastric acid and pepsin. This condition commonly presents as stomach pain during hunger, caused by excessive gastric acid secretion irritating the ulcer. A typical symptom is a burning pain that occurs at night and is relieved by eating.
2. Chronic gastritis: Chronic gastritis is an inflammation of the gastric mucosa caused by prolonged irritation or damage. The chronic inflammation of the gastric mucosa may also lead to increased gastric acid secretion when hungry, causing discomfort due to irritation of the gastric mucosa.
3. Gastric ulcer: When an ulcer forms on the gastric mucosa, the ulcerated area may become irritated by gastric acid when the stomach is empty, potentially causing stomach pain.
In addition, conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and functional dyspepsia can also cause similar symptoms.
If you experience stomach discomfort when hungry, it is advisable to seek medical attention promptly. At the same time, adjusting dietary habits, avoiding spicy and greasy foods, and maintaining regular meal times can also help alleviate symptoms.
