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Are there different types of gastritis?

Gastritis that occurs suddenly is sometimes referred to as acute gastritis. However, when the condition develops slowly and lasts for a long time, it is known as chronic gastritis. Sometimes gastritis can also wear away the stomach lining over time, which leads to bleeding, thinning of the stomach lining, or ulcers of the stomach or small intestine. In these cases, the condition may be referred to as erosive gastritis. If the inflammation of the stomach lining is caused by an autoimmune response, the condition is known as autoimmune gastritis.10886

Author: Lauren Donley
First answered: 23 Sep 2014
Last reviewed: 19 May 2018
Rating: 4.4/5 Votes: 387

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What is gastritis?

Gastritis refers to inflammation of the stomach lining. Almost everyone will experience gastritis at some point, but it usually is not dangerous and improves with treatment. Gastritis is usually treated with lifestyle changes and medication.

What are the symptoms of gastritis?

In many cases, gastritis does not produce any symptoms. When present though, symptoms may include reduced hunger, weight loss, stomach ache, hiccups, heartburn, and nausea and vomiting. Less commonly, the stomach lining can wear away over time, leading …

What causes gastritis?

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What sort of medications can cause gastritis?

A class of medications, known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), may cause gastritis when taken regularly or over a long period of time. Common NSAIDs include aspirin, ibuprofen and naproxen. These medications decrease the …

How is gastritis diagnosed?

Your doctor will usually suspect gastritis based upon your symptoms. A blood, stool or breath test may be conducted to test for Helicobacter pylori bacteria. An upper endoscopy (gastroscopy) and tissue biopsies can help to assess the severity and identify the …

Who gets gastritis?

Almost everyone will experience gastritis at some point. However, it is more likely to develop in older adults, as they have thinner stomach linings and a higher chance of infection with Helicobacter pylori bacteria. People with high levels of stress or who regularly …

How is gastritis treated?

Sometimes, no specific treatment will be necessary for your gastritis. However, if required, the main treatments are: avoiding substances that trigger inflammation; reducing the amount of acid in the stomach, and; fighting Helicobacter pylori bacterial infection. …

What is the connection between Helicobacter pylori bacteria and gastritis?

Gastritis is often caused by Helicobacter pylori bacteria, or H. pylori for short. More than 30% of the world's population is infected with H. pylori, making it one of the most common bacterial infections. These …

Does gastritis cause cancer?

In cases of long-term Helicobacter pylori infection or autoimmune gastritis, a condition called atrophic gastritis can occur. Atrophic gastritis destroys the cells in the stomach lining that produce the digestive juices. These changes to the stomach lining are …