How does gastritis affect memory?

Doctors point out that gastritis can negatively affect brain function, but proper treatment will help restore health.

Gastritis is an inflammation of the mucous membrane of the stomach and has different symptoms, which can be acute or chronic.

Gastritis causes inflammation and atrophy of the cells of the gastric mucosa, and can negatively affect memory. Cell atrophy leads to poor absorption of nutrients, including minerals and vitamins necessary for the normal functioning of the brain. This, in turn, leads to poor memory, slow cognitive functions, and even increases the risk of Alzheimer's disease.

Symptoms of gastritis include:

- Feeling heavy even after eating a small amount of food.

- Burping, i.e. expelling air from the stomach through the esophagus, can occur even without drinking soft drinks.

- Abdominal bloating. A person with gastritis may feel full after eating, and this is linked to a disturbance in the normal digestive process.

To diagnose gastritis, you must undergo gastroscopy and take a biopsy. Gastritis is treated using antibacterial agents and following a specific diet that does not contain coffee, soft drinks, and some types of raw vegetables, because they irritate the mucous membrane of the stomach.