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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Causes Of Chronic Gastritis

Health Encyclopedia: Gastritis Chronic

Definition

Chronic gastritis is an inflammation of the lining of the stomach that occurs gradually and persists for a prolonged time.


Alternative Names

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 Helicobacter pylori, pernicious anemia (an autoimmune disorder), degeneration of the lining of the sto...

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Gastritis: chronic
Chronic gastritis Treatment The treatment depends on the cause of the gastritis. Antibiotic therapy will treat chronic gastritis caused by... Read more »
Gastritis: chronic
...Avoid use of aspirin or NSAIDs if you are prone to gastritis. Read more »
Gastritis
...people with a weak immune system Gastritis can occur suddenly (acute gastritis) or gradually (chronic gastritis). Read more »
Gastric ulcer
...Use of aspirin and NSAIDs Helicobacter pylori ( H. pylori ) infection Chronic gastritis Smoking Increasing age Mechanical ventilation (being put on... Read more »
Helicobacter pylori gastritis
...Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori ) is a bacteria responsible for most ulcers and many cases of chronic gastritis (inflammation of the stomach). This organism can weaken the protective... Read more »

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