Gastritis is inflammation of the stomach lining. Gastritis can be caused by many things including infection with Helicobacter pylori bacteria.
Gastritis Support Groups, Discussion and Blogs
MedHelp: The Gastroenterology Forum
DailyStrength: Gastritis Support Community
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Fast Facts
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Can be acute or chronic
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Cause over 2 million doctor visits each year
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60% of Americans over 60 years harbor H. pylori
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Causes
infection, irritants, injury, medications, immune system disorders
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Symptoms
upper abdominal pain, loss of appetite, belching, nausea and vomiting
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