Is it normal for gastritis to lose more than ten pounds?

Gastritis patients lose more than ten pounds is generally not normal. Gastritis refers to acute and chronic inflammation of the gastric mucosa, mostly due to Helicobacter pylori infection, drug abuse, alcoholism and other factors, mainly manifested as belching, nausea, vomiting, abdominal fullness, etc. At the same time, the patient's appetite will also decline, so there may be weight loss phenomenon. However, weight usually will only reduce about 3 - 5 pounds, will not suddenly drop more than ten pounds. If gastritis patients lose weight in a short period of time, they should be vigilant. It is best to go to the hospital in time for gastroscopy, serum tumor markers and other examinations to determine whether there is cancer.