Opinions & Statistics
In order to understand Gastritis better and how using the right combination of Gastritis foods may be a better way to deal with Gastritis, I am including these interesting national statistics and opinions of specialized doctors:
75% of people taking conventional treatments for digestive problems CONTINUE TO EXPERIENCE SYMPTOMS – as often as 3 or more times a week!
According to the New England Journal of Medicine
Digestive problems are the leading cause of hospitalization, surgery, and disability in the United States and affect more than 65 million Americans.
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Cancer of the esophagus related to heartburn and GERD is the most rapidly increasing cancer in western countries
James W. Freston, MD, PhD
University of Connecticut Health Center
Ulceration of the esophagus can result in hemorrhage…the formation of an abnormal lining of the esophagus can become cancerous.
John Bryant Wyman, MD
University of Wisconsin
60 to 70 million people are affected by all digestive diseases
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
And according to the Surgeon General’s Report on Nutrition and Health, digestive problems comprise the #1 health problem in North America-but most of the digestive problems we suffer today hardly existed a century ago!
As you can see, digestive diseases are a problem affecting large numbers of people. You can also see that prescription drugs have some side effects that you need to be aware of. If you are suffering from Gastritis, you may look at alternative ways to deal with Gastritis.
