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Gastritis
Definition Gastritis is an inflammation of the lining of the stomach.
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Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
Gastritis can be caused by bacterial or viral infection, autoimmune disorders, or backflow of bile into the stomach (bile reflux).
Gastritis can also be caused by irritation from:
Gastritis can occur suddenly (acute gastritis) or gradually (chronic gastritis).
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• Definition
• Gastritis Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Gastritis Symptoms & Signs
• Gastritis Prevention
• Gastritis Diagnosis & Tests
• Gastritis Treatment
• Gastritis Prognosis
• Gastritis Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Autoimmune Disorders
• Gastritis - Acute
• Gastritis - Chronic
• Helicobacter Pylori Gastritis
• Stress Gastritis
Tests & Exams
• EGD - Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
• Stomach Acid Test
Other Topics
• Appetite - Decreased
• Bile
• Bloody or Tarry Stools
• Hiccups
• Indigestion
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Vomiting Blood
Review Date : 4/17/2003
Reviewed By : Andrew J. Muir, M.D. M.H.S., Division of Gastroenterology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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