Causes Of Chronic Gastritis
Chronic gastritis is inflammation of the lining of the stomach that persists for a long time.
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Chronic gastritis
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Chronic gastritis may be caused by prolonged irritation from the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), infection with the bacteria
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Gastritis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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 »
Helicobacter pylori gastritis
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Gastritis
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
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Stress gastritis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Gastritis: acute
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