Don't use aspirin. Your doctor may prescribe additional medication such as ulcer-healing drugs, depending on the cause of your gastritis. Drink liquids frequently, preferably milk or water. Resume a normal diet slowly, but avoid hot and spicy foods until symptoms disappear. If You vomit blood.
Bowel movements become black or tarry.
Pain becomes severe. Signs of dehydration, such as a dry mouth, wrinkled skin, excess thirst or decreased urination, develop. M.D. Copyright by Putnam Publishing Group. Electronic rights by Medical Data Exchange. The Online Medical Network Inc. All rights reserved.