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Inflammation of the stomach's Gastritis
mucosal
lining (may involve the entire
stomach or a region)
____Can be a mild, transient Acute Gastritis
irritation, or
it cab be a severe ulceration
with hemorrhage
_____Usually develops suddenly Acute Gastritis
and is
likely to be accompanied by nausea
and epigastric pain
_____Gastritis develops gradually. Chronic Gastritis
Gastritis can be further Chronic Gastritis
categorized as erosive or
nonerosive
Symptoms of: Anorexia, nausea & Acute Gastritis
vomiting, postprandial discomfort,
and hematemesis.
Symptoms of: May be Chronic Gastritis
asymptomatic, but usually
accompanied by a dull epigastric
pain and a sensation of
fullness after
minimal intake.
Inflammation of the stomach and Gastroenteritis
intestines, usually because of an
infection or allergic reaction
, Usually due to primary Chronic Gastroenteritis
inflammatory disease such as
crohns disease
Commonly due to direct infection Acute Gastroenteritis
such as salmonella from raw or
undercooked chicken or eggs
Signs & Symptoms: Diarrhea, Gastroenteritis
abdominal discomfort, pain,
nausea, and vomiting
Most common cause of chronic Helicobacter pylori
gastritis
Embeds itself in the mucous Helicobacter pylori
layer, activating toxins and
enzymes that cause
inflammation. Genetic
vulnerability and lifestyle
behaviors (smoking and
stress) may increase the
susceptibility
Other causes of?: Organisms Gastritis
transmitted though food and
water contamination, long-
term use of nonsteroidal
anti-
inflammatory drugs, excessive
alcohol use, severe stress,
autoimmune conditions, and
other chronic disease
Complications of?: Peptic ulcers, Chronic Gastritis
gastric cancer, and hemorrhage
Manifestations of?: Include Gastritis
indigestion, heartburn, epigastric
pain, abdominal
cramping, nausea, vomiting,
anorexia, fever, and malaise.
Hematemesis and dark, tarry
stools can indicate ulceration