Gastritis is an inflammation of the stomach lining. In some cases, gastritis can lead to ulcers in the lining of the stomach. Gastritis can be:
Causes of gastritis include:
Factors that increase your chance of gastritis include:
Symptoms include:
The doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history. A physical exam will be done.
Tests may include:
Treatment may include:
These include:
If you are diagnosed with gastritis, follow your doctor's instructions .
To help prevent gastritis:
RESOURCES:
The American Gastroenterological Association
http://www.gastro.org/
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disorders
http://www.niddk.nih.gov/
CANADIAN RESOURCES:
The Canadian Association of Gastroenterology
http://www.cag-acg.org/
Health Canada
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/
References:
Conn HF, Rakel RE. Conn's Current Therapy 2001 . 53rd ed. Philadelphia, PA: WB Saunders Company; 2001.
Mulley AG, Goroll AH. Primary Care Medicine . 4th ed. Lippincott, Williams, and Wilkins; 2000.
Wyngaarden JB. Cecil Textbook of Medicine . 21st ed. Philadelphia, PA: WB Saunders Company; 2000.
Last reviewed September 2009 by Daus Mahnke, MD
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