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Gastritis is an inflammation, irritation, or erosion of the stomach lining (gastric mucosa)
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, which can be caused by excessive alcohol use, chronic vomiting, stress, or the use of certain medications.
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It can come on suddenly (acute) or gradually (chronic)
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, and can lead to other problems.
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Symptoms include belly pain, indigestion (dyspepsia), bloating, and nausea.
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Erosive gastritis is a less common form of the condition.
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Treatment depends on the cause and severity of the condition.
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Summary
Gastritis is an inflammation , irritation, or erosion of the lining of the stomach . It can occur suddenly (acute) or gradually (chronic).
Gastritis can be caused by irritation due to excessive alcohol use, chronic vomiting , stress, or the use of certain medications such as aspirin or other anti-inflammatory drugs.
Gastritis: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, and More - WebMD
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Gastritis is when your stomach lining gets red and swollen (inflamed).
Your stomach lining is strong. In most cases, acid does not hurt it. But it can get inflamed and irritated if you drink too much alcohol, have damage from pain relievers called NSAIDs, or smoke.
Gastritis | Johns Hopkins Medicine
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Gastritis is an inflammation of the protective lining of the stomach.
Acute gastritis involves sudden, severe inflammation. Chronic gastritis involves long-term inflammation that can last for years if it’s left untreated.
Erosive gastritis is a less common form of the condition.
Gastritis: Symptoms, Treatment, Causes, and More - Healthline
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Gastritis is a condition that inflames the stomach lining (the mucosa), causing belly pain, indigestion (dyspepsia), bloating and nausea. It can lead to other problems. Gastritis can come on suddenly (acute) or gradually (chronic).
Gastritis: Indigestion, Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, Diagnosis
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Gastritis is inflammation of the lining of the stomach. Unfortunately, the term "gastritis" has been misused to include many different upper abdominal problems, but true gastritis refers to the stomach lining (gastric mucosa) that is inflamed. All or part of the gastric mucosa may be involved.
What Is Gastritis? Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, Diet & Pain - MedicineNet
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Gastritis is an inflammation of the stomach lining. Weaknesses or injury to the mucus-lined barrier that protects the stomach wall allows digestive juices to damage and inflame the stomach lining.…
Gastritis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
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Gastritis is when the lining of your stomach becomes irritated (inflamed). It can cause pain, indigestion and feeling sick. Treatments include antacids, alginates and antibiotics. Check if you have gastritis. …
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