Gastritis

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Contents 1 Used for 2 See for 3 Broader Terms 4 Related Terms 5 Scope Note 6 Facts

Used for

atrophic gastritis, NUD (nonulcer dyspepsia)

See for

autoimmune gastrointestinal and liver disorder

Broader Terms

stomach disorder

Related Terms

Helicobacter

Scope Note

inflammation of the stomach.

Facts

• Gastritis is inflammation of the lining of the stomach.
• Acute gastritis is characterized by polymorphonuclear cell infiltration of the mucosa of the antrum and corpus.
• Gastritis is a condition that has many causes.
• Inflammation of the stomach often caused by infection with Helicobacter or medications.
• Gastritis causes nausea and loss of appetite and discomfort after eating.

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