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  1. Gastritis
    GastritisInflammation of the stomach
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  2. Gastritis - Overview

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    A group of conditions that cause inflammation of the stomach lining. It can be caused due to alcoholic abuse, infection or underlying conditions.
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    Urgent medical attention is usually recommended in severe cases by healthcare providers
    How common is condition?
    Common (More than 200,000 cases per year in US)
    Is condition treatable?
    Treatable by a medical professional
    Does diagnosis require lab test or imaging?
    Rarely requires lab test or imaging
    Time taken for recovery
    Can last several days or weeks
    How is condition transmitted?
    Transmitted through fecal-oral route
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    Family history may increase likelihood
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    Causes

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    • An injury to the mucus lining in the stomach causes Gastritis. The various risk factors for the condition include:
    • Excessive alcohol consumption
    • Chronic vomiting
    • Stress
    • Medication such as pain reliever
    • Bacterial infection by the bacterium H pyroli
    • Bile reflux
    • Food allergies
    • Other disease conditions such as Crohn's disease, HIV/AIDS

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    Symptoms

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    Contact your provider if experiencing new, severe, or persistent symptoms.

    The common symptoms include:

    • Nausea
    • Abdominal bloating
    • Abdominal pain
    • vomiting
    • Indigestion
    • Burning sensation in the stomach
    • Hiccups
    • Loss of appetite
    • Black and tarry stools

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    What causes gastritis?
    Gastritis is a response from your immune system to something already going on inside your stomach. Your immune system sends inflammatory cells to your stomach lining to fight infections and help repair the tissues. Inflammation causes the symptoms of gastritis, if you have any.
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    Treatment

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    Treatment includes medication and diet modifications.

    Medication

    Antibiotics: Used to treat bacterial infection.

    Clarithromycin . Amoxicillin . Metronidazole

    Supplements: Supplements are taken to correct deficiencies of particular vitamins or minerals.

    Vitamin B12

    Acid blockers: Used to reduce the amount of acid released in the digestive tract.

    Zantac . Pepcid

    Antacids: This helps to neutralize the existing acid present in the stomach.

    Aluminum hydroxide/ Magnesium hydroxide/Simethicone

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    Diagnosis

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    One or more of these tests may be recommended by your medical provider.
    Diagnosis involves physical examination followed by laboratory test to identify the cause.

    Common tests & procedures

    Complete blood count (CBC): To check the levels of RBCs, which confirms anemic condition and any H. pylori infection.

    Stool test: To check the presence of blood in the stool.

    Endoscopy: This is done by using a small tube (called as endoscope) with camera inserted into the stomach, which helps to check the severity of the condition.

    X-ray: To determine the exact cause of the blockages or narrowing of the upper GI tract.

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  1. What is gastritis?

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    Dr. Sanju SaranganDoctor of Medicine (MBBS) · 2 years of exp

    Gastritis is a condition where there was inflammation, irritation or erosion of the stomach lining. They can be a result of bacterial infection in the stomach, abuse of painkillers, alcoholism etc. They can be readily diagnosed by... Read more
    Dr. Paul LeeDoctor of Medicine (MD) · 2 years of exp

    Gastritis is an inflammatory disease of your gastric mucus membrane. It is usually caused by an infectious agent. It may also be immune related. Gastritis can be diagnosed via endoscopy and gastric mucosal biopsy. Depending on the... Read more
    Dr. Hiroyuki UedaDoctor of Medicine (MD) · 3 years of exp

    Gastritis is a condition in which the gastric mucosa is inflamed. The inner surface of the stomach is covered with mucous membrane and secretes mucus to protect the muscularis mucosae from gastric acid. When this is weakened by in... Read more
    Dr. Gustavo CamposDoctor of Medicine · 9 years of exp

    The term “gastritis” is used to describe numerous conditions that result in inflammation of the stomach lining, frequently accompanied by pain and dyspeptic symptoms. This may be brought on by an infection, drinking alcohol, medic... Read more
    Dr. Marcella Abunahman PereiraSpecialization in Clinical Cardiology · 12 years of exp

    Gastritis is the inflammation of the stomach lining caused by a variety of factors. Symptoms include upper abdominal pain, heartburn, chest pain, nausea and vomiting. Sometimes there are no symptoms at all.

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  2. Inflammation of the stomach lining
    Gastritis is an inflammation of the stomach lining. The stomach lining is a mucus-lined barrier that protects the stomach wall. Weaknesses or injury to the barrier allows digestive juices to damage and inflame the stomach lining.

    Gastritis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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    What is chronic gastritis?
    Chronic gastritis implies some degree of atrophy (with loss of function of the mucosa) or metaplasia. It predominantly involves the antrum (with subsequent loss of G cells and decreased gastrin secretion) or the corpus (with loss of oxyntic glands, leading to reduced acid, pepsin, and intrinsic factor).

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    Which body system does gastritis attack?

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    Gastritis is the excess production of gastric juice in the stomach and it contains HCl. The excess amount of gastric juice will cause your stomach lining inflammation and severe discomfort. The symptoms of gastritis include epigastric pain and discomfort, chest pain, nausea and vomiting, indigestion, etc. In case of erosive gastritis, black tarry stool and hematemesis (blood in vomitus) is seen.
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    What causes gastritis?
    Gastritis is a response from your immune system to something already going on inside your stomach. Your immune system sends inflammatory cells to your stomach lining to fight infections and help repair the tissues. Inflammation causes the symptoms of gastritis, if you have any.

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    Where does gastritis pain come from?
    Gastritis pain is in your stomach, which is located in your upper middle abdomen (“epigastric” region). General pain from inflammation will feel like it’s somewhere in this area (upper abdominal pain), but you might not be able to pinpoint the exact spot. If you have an ulcer, you might be able to pinpoint the pain more precisely.

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    What are the symptoms of gastritis?
    Some diseases and other health issues can also cause gastritis. Symptoms may include stomach pain, belching, nausea, vomiting, abdominal bleeding, feeling full, and blood in vomit or stool. In most cases, you will be given antacids and other medicines to reduce your stomach acid.

    Gastritis - Johns Hopkins Medicine

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    What is autoimmune gastritis?
    Called autoimmune gastritis, this type of gastritis occurs when your body attacks the cells that make up your stomach lining. This reaction can wear away at your stomach's protective barrier. Autoimmune gastritis is more common in people with other autoimmune disorders. These include Hashimoto's disease and type 1 diabetes.

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    Gastritis - Johns Hopkins Medicine

    Gastritis is when your stomach lining gets red and swollen (inflamed). It can be caused by alcohol, medicines, smoking, infections, or diseases. Learn how to prevent, diagnose, and treat gastritis and its complications.

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    Gastritis: Symptoms, Treatment, Causes, and More

    Mar 20, 2023 · Gastritis is an inflammation of the stomach lining that can be acute, chronic, or erosive. Learn about the common symptoms, causes, treatments, complications, and prevention of gastritis.

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    Jun 22, 2024 · Gastritis is a medical condition characterized by inflammation of the stomach lining. This condition can manifest in various forms, from mild and asymptomatic cases to severe presentations associated with significant …

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    Gastritis Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment - Verywell …

    Mar 22, 2024 · Gastritis is inflammation of the stomach lining that can be erosive or non-erosive. Learn about the common causes, such as H. pylori infection, NSAIDs, and alcohol, and how to diagnose and treat gastritis.

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    Gastritis is inflammation of the stomach lining that can be caused by various factors, such as infections, medications, stress, or surgery. Learn about the types, symptoms, complications, and treatment of gastritis from Merck …

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    Overview of Gastritis - Overview of Gastritis - The …

    Gastritis is inflammation of the gastric mucosa caused by various factors, such as infection, drugs, stress, or autoimmunity. Learn about the types, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of gastritis from this medical …