Gastritis A Brief Overview

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Gastritis: A Brief Overview
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This article is about Gastritis.

It is a medical condition wherein the stomach

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gastritis, inflammation, bacterial infection, nausea and vomiting, medical

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What is gastritis?

Gastritis, as any medical book would describe it, is the inflammation of the stomach lin
What causes gastritis?


Gastritis usually develops when the stomach´s protective lining becomes overwhelmed or d
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Bacterial infection. The bacteria type helicobacter pylori may cause gastritis.
Medications. Aspirin, Ibuprofen naproxen, and other non-steroidal inflammatory dr
Alcohol. Alcohol can irritate and erode the stomach lining, making the stomach mo
Bile reflux disorder. Bile, one released from the gallbladder, is supposed to go
Autoimmune deficiency. The body itself attacks the cells that make up the stomach
Other diseases. Gastritis may be a connected to other medical conditions, includi

What are the signs and symptoms of gastritis?

The following symptoms listed may be a result of gastritis or any underlying medical con
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A gnawing or burning ache or pain (indigestion) in your upper abdomen that may bec
Nausea and vomiting.
Fever.
Loss of appetite.
Belching or bloating.
A feeling of fullness in your upper abdomen after eating.
Weight loss.
Gastric bleeding.
Lethargy.

Acute gastritis, or gastritis that occurs suddenly, usually results in a combination of

How is gastritis treated?
Treatment depends on the severity and the cause of the gastritis.

Gastritis caused by m

What complications may arise from gastritis?

If left untreated, gastritis may lead to more severe medical complications such as stoma
We can´t always help getting sick or infected by these kinds of medical conditions.

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