Chronic gastritis or inflammation of the stomach lining can result in low stomach acid consequently damaging the stomach's acid secreting glands and preventing them from functioning optimally. Heavy alcohol consumption, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), stomach acid-reducing medications, such as PPIs and antacids, Helicobacter pylori infection as well as various autoimmune diseases can all be attributed as being the common causes of gastritis. Furthermore, chron

Constipation is when one passes less than 3 stools a week, where stools are difficult or too painful to pass or experiences abdominal discomfort, headaches, backaches, and the passing of gas often accompany constipation.