What Is Acute Gastritis?
Acute gastritis is a sudden inflammation of the stomach lining.
Alternative Names
Acute gastritis
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Acute gastritis may be caused by:
- Certain medications, such as aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), or corticosteroids
- Alcohol
- Eating or drinking corrosive substances
- Extreme stress
- Infections, such as the bacteria Helicobacter pylori, or much less often,
cytomegalovirus or herpes simplex virus
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