Gastritis is an inflammation of the stomach lining. The lining of the stomach often looks red, irritated and swollen, and it may have raw areas that can bleed.
Many different illnesses and irritants - acting either alone or in combination - can trigger the inflammation of gastritis. Some of the most common triggers include:
Infection with Helicobacter pylori ( H. pylori) bacteria - In addition to causing gastritis, H. pylori infections have been linked to...
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Gastritis occurs when the lining of the stomach becomes inflamed or swollen.Gastritis can last for only a short time (acute gastritis), or linger for... Read more »
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Chronic gastritis Symptoms Upper abdominal pain, possibly made worse by eating Dark stools Indigestion ... Read more »
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Acute gastritis is a sudden inflammation of the stomach lining. Alternative Names Acute gastritis Causes, incidence, and risk... Read more »
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Gastritis - Helicobacter pylori; H. pylori Symptoms If you are a carrier of H. pylori, you may have no symptoms. If you have an ulcer or... Read more »
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