Managing Gastritis: The Complete Workbook

Gastritis is common and usually very treatable, but a 10-minute appointment rarely leaves time for the detail. This 109-page workbook gives you that time: what’s causing your gastritis, what your tests and biopsy report mean, how to take your treatment so it works, how to find your own triggers, and when to go back for help.

Is this workbook for you?

• You’ve been told you have gastritis, or you have ongoing indigestion and are waiting for tests.
• You’ve been prescribed omeprazole or H. pylori treatment and want to get it right.
• You want to understand your gastroscopy or biopsy report.
• Your symptoms come and go, and you want to work out why.
• You want to feel more in control, and better prepared for appointments.

Look inside

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What’s inside

Part	What you’ll learn and do
1. Understanding your gastritis	The types and causes, explained simply, with myth versus fact and your red-flag card
2. Diagnosis and tests	H. pylori testing, what happens at a gastroscopy, and how to read your biopsy and blood test results
3. Cause-specific plans	Step-by-step plans for H. pylori, anti-inflammatory painkillers, alcohol, bile reflux and autoimmune gastritis
4. Daily symptom and flare management	A flare-up action plan, short-term relief, and sleep and eating tips
5. Diet and lifestyle toolkit	A structured trigger-testing method, so you only avoid the foods that really affect you
6. Medicines guide and trackers	How to take a PPI properly, what the safety headlines really mean, and how to step down safely
7. The psychological side	The gut-brain link, managing worry, and when to seek extra support
8. Long-term monitoring	Who needs follow-up, and a long-term monitoring log
9. Special situations	Pregnancy, older age, blood thinners, and other conditions that overlap
10. Resources and appendices	Frequently asked questions, a glossary, a medicines quick-reference card, the full reference list and printable trackers

What makes it different

• Written by a clinician who does this work. Ben Johnson is an NHS Advanced Clinical Practitioner in gastroenterology who performs gastroscopies and prescribes as part of his NHS work.
• Every clinical statement is referenced. Numbered citations link each point to NICE, British Society of Gastroenterology or NHS guidance, or peer-reviewed research, listed in full at the back.
• Built to be used, not just read. Trackers, checklists and appointment pages turn the guidance into things you actually do, and give your GP or specialist a clear picture in minutes.
• Kept up to date. It’s reviewed every year. If a referenced guideline changes materially before then, the updated edition is free for everyone who has already bought it.

How it works

1. Buy securely and download the PDF straight away.
2. Start with Parts 1 and 2, then use the rest as you need it over the following weeks and months.
3. Type into the fill-in boxes on screen, or print the pages and write by hand.
4. Take your trackers and action plan to your next appointment.

Frequently asked questions

What format is it?

A PDF you download straight after paying. It works on a phone, tablet or computer, and prints well on A4 at home.

Can I print it more than once?

Yes. Print the trackers as many times as you need for your own use.

Can I share it with a friend?

Please don’t. It’s licensed for your personal use. You’re welcome to share the link to this page.

What if there’s a problem with my download?

Get in touch through the contact page with the email address you used, and we’ll put it right.

Does it replace my doctor?

No. It supports the care you get from your GP, pharmacist or specialist team, and helps you get more from it. It includes a red-flag card so you know when not to wait.

Can I fill it in on screen?

Yes. Most worksheets have boxes you can type into using a free PDF reader such as Adobe Acrobat Reader. You can also print the pages and fill them in by hand.

I have reflux as well as gastritis. Which workbook should I get?

If your main problem is heartburn and acid coming up, start with the reflux plan. If it’s upper tummy pain, indigestion or a gastritis diagnosis, start with this one. Many people find both useful.

This workbook supports your usual care. It doesn’t replace advice from your GP, pharmacist or specialist team. If you have any warning signs, such as vomiting blood, black poo, difficulty swallowing or unexplained weight loss, seek medical help promptly.