Can caffeine cause gastritis?

[jbrow327]

Hi there. I have had gastritis for over a year now. One night I was drinking diet coke. During that week I was drinking lots of diet coke, much more than I usually do. Anyway as I was drinking it at one point it felt like I swallowed an ice cube and my throat locked up. Also known as globus sensation. Since then my throat has gotten better although it is still hard to swallow. My main problem I have developed is a 24/7 breathing problem. I had an endoscopy and was diagnosed with chronic gastritis. I don't believe it's chronic though as I don't have any gastritis symptoms at all. It's mainly a bloated breathing problem. I really don't have any discipline to follow diet and caffeine restrictions. Looking for advice. Could eliminating caffeine help me? Could I feel a difference within weeks? Thanks.

[specialmom]

Oh ya.  It actually aggravates gerd  The caffeine and the carbonation of a diet coke.  I do think eliminating caffeine can help you.  I had to do this with coffee.  And I'd already given up pop.  But when I have it, I'm very uncomfortable.  Losing some weight really helped me overall.  Is this something that might be beneficial to you as well?  (not sure of your weight, so that's why I'm asking).  Have you tried an antacid like Pepcid or Tagamet?  You might do so to see if it gives you any relief.  Another avenue is the chemicals in diet coke.  I personally can't do diet anything as I get migraines from the chemicals.  So, you may react when you have more than usual as well.  I'd consider maybe giving that up.  I hated water for the longest time but it began to taste good when I had given up the other flavored drinks I was used to.  :>))  Hope you feel better soon.