Gastritis

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Overview

Gastritis is a disorder characterized by irritation or inflammation of the stomach lining (mucosa). The condition often causes abdominal pain and tenderness, nausea, and vomiting.


Types
Gastritis is not a single disease, and there are a number of different types. The disorder can be classified according to whether inflammation develops suddenly (acute gastritis) or whether it develops slowly over time, is long lasting, or comes and goes (chronic gastritis).

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