GASTRITIS

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inflammation of the gastric or stomach mucosa

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Gastritis

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Acute Gastritis may be classified as

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*erosive
*nonerosive

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The erosive form of acute Gastritis is most often caused by

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local irritants such as aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

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The nonerosive form of acute Gastritis is most often caused by

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iinfection with a spiral-shaped gram-negative bacterium, Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori)

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A most severe form of acute Gastritis is caused by

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ingestion of strong acid or alkali

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Acute gastritis caused by major traumatic injuries, burns, severe infection, lack of perfusion is often referred to as

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Stress-related gastritis or ulcer.

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The definitive diagnosis of gastritis is determined by an

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Endoscopy and histologic examination of a tissue specimen obtained by biopsy.

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may be necessary to treat gastric outlet obstruction.

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A gastric resection or a gastrojejunostomy

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may be necessary to treat gastric outlet obstruction

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gastric resection or a gastrojejunostomy