Stress and Gastritis: How are They Related?

Let’s take a look at the most common of these:

• Stomach ache

One of the most prominent symptoms of the condition is stomach discomfort. 

When you are dealing with high levels of stress, this can be very severe. 

People who are affected by emotional gastritis describe it as being similar to the pain produced by stomach ulcers. 

This is no surprise, as in both cases, the source of the problem is inflammation in the gastric mucosa.

• Premature feeling of fullness

Those who suffer from this stomach condition frequently say that their appetite is considerably reduced when they feel the most strongly affected by it. 

In this way, it is common for patients to reduce the amount of food they eat per day. That can affect their well-being even more.

• Acidity

One of the most irritating symptoms of emotional gastritis is the feeling of acidity in the stomach. 

It is a burning sensation in our digestive system that can become especially unpleasant at times of peak stress levels.

Among other symptoms of stress and gastritis we find:

• Heartburn
• Stomachaches
• Swelling and nausea
• Pain in the neck and shoulders
• Skin problems and hair loss
• Sadness and nervousness
• Sleep problems and irritability

It is also common for some eating disorders to develop. The person may eat too much or stop eating. In both cases, the stomach becomes the person’s focus, so much so that it may turn into a true eating disorder.