India, Jan. 2 -- If you're dealing with constant tummy aches, gas, acid reflux, heartburn or lingering indigestion, it may be more than just something you ate. These are classic symptoms of gastritis that shouldn't be ignored - especially when they keep returning despite antacids or dietary tweaks. In many cases, a single underlying bacterial infection could be driving all your stomach troubles, and identifying it through the right test can be the key to finally addressing the root cause rather than just managing symptoms.

Dr Priyanka Sehrawat, a general physician and neurologist trained at AIIMS, New Delhi, and currently associated with The Neuromed Clinic in Gurugram, is breaking down the underlying cause that may be triggering persist...