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Dr Sarmed Sami
Digestive Health UK
How long does gastritis last?
Dr Sarmed Sami advises that gastritis can last between a few days to a month or longer, and treatment will depend on the specific causes for each patient.
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Transcript
So the question of how long will gastritis last really depends on the cause of it and it can vary from patient to patient. It could be a week or two, it could be a month or even longer than that. We have to identify what is causing the gastritis or the inflammation or redness in the lining of the stomach, and then decide on the treatment options, and then we can tell you exactly what are the prospects of how long the treatment will be and with how long the symptoms will be.