Gastritis is a medical term for inflammation of the lining of the stomach. It means that while blood cell move into the wall of the stomach as a response to some type of injury. Gastritis does not mean that there is an peptic ulcer or cancer. It is simply inflammation - either acute or chronic.
Possible signs and symptoms
nausea
abdominal bloating
vomiting
indigestion
hiccups
loss of appetite
vomiting blood or coffee ground-like material
black and tarry stools
Possible causes
irritation due to excessive alcohol use, chronic vomiting, stress or the use of certain medication such as aspirin or anti-inflammatory drugs.
helicobacter pylori: a bacteria that lives in the mucous lining of the stomach. Without treatment the infection can lead to ulcers and in some people, stomach cancer.
pernicious anaemia: a form of anaemia that occurs when the stomach lacks a naturally occurring substance needed to properly absorb and digest vitamin B12.
infections caused by bacteria and viruses.
autoimmune disorders.
No comments:
Post a Comment