Does chronic non-atrophic gastritis affect bowel movements?

Chronic non-atrophic gastritis affects bowel movements and patients may also experience symptoms such as indigestion. Chronic non-atrophic gastritis is usually due to Helicobacter pylori infection, and is also associated with bile reflux, alcohol intake, and mood disorders. Whereas most patients do not have any clinical symptoms, the disease may induce dyspepsia, which can affect bowel movements. If the patient is not treated in time, complications such as upper gastrointestinal bleeding may occur, and the symptom of black stool may also occur. Patients may also experience dyspepsia symptoms such as bloating, early satiety, and epigastric pain, which often worsens or decreases after eating. Some patients may also be accompanied by belching, acid reflux, loss of appetite, etc., and may also manifest anxiety, fatigue, depression and so on. If there is obvious erosion of the gastric mucosa, anemia such as pallor and dizziness may also occur. It is recommended that patients with chronic non-atrophic gastritis under the guidance of a doctor in a timely manner for specific treatment, and do a good job of their own care, so as not to aggravate the condition.