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Gastritis is inflammation of the stomach lining caused by factors including H. pylori bacterial infection, excessive alcohol consumption, frequent use of NSAIDs (like aspirin or ibuprofen), stress, or autoimmune responses. Symptoms include upper abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and a feeling of fullness after eating small amounts. Travel can exacerbate gastritis through stress, dietary changes, alcohol consumption, and irregular eating patterns. Prompt treatment is important as chronic gastritis increases risk for stomach ulcers, bleeding, and in some cases, gastric cancer. Diagnosis may involve physical examination, blood tests, stool tests, breath tests for H. pylori, or endoscopy in more severe cases. Treatment typically includes acid-reducing medications (antacids, H2 blockers, or proton pump inhibitors), antibiotics if H. pylori is present, and dietary modifications to avoid irritating foods. Most symptoms improve within days of starting treatment, though complete healing may take weeks.