Gastritis

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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