Preparing questions in advance can help patients to have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following gastritis-related questions:

1. Are the symptoms I’m experiencing typical of gastritis?
   
   
2. Which tests will you use to determine if I have gastritis?
   
   
3. Are you certain that I have gastritis?
   
   
4. What may have caused my gastritis?
   
   
5. What treatment options are best for me?
   
   
6. Is there any chance my gastritis will resolve on its own?
   
   
7. Can I treat my gastritis with dietary adjustments alone?
   
   
8. Could my gastritis have been prevented?
   
   
9. How would you recommend that I prevent further gastritis in the future?
   
   
10. Do I also have peptic ulcers, anemia or other complications of gastritis?