Have you ever vomited blood or had coffee-ground-like stuff and black stool? Have you ever experienced stomach discomfort, nausea, vomiting, or frequent hiccups? Then you might be among the more than 10% of individuals who visit a hospital emergency room with gastritis. Gastritis is a frequent gastrointestinal medical condition.
The stomach is a digestive organ found in the belly right below the ribs. Food is combined with stomach juices that include enzymes and hydrochloric acid. The stomach lining, known as the epithelium, is stratified and has various folds. Mucus (gastric mucosa) produced by specific glands coats the epithelium. This lining becomes inflamed as a result of gastritis.
Gastritis develops when a bacteria, Helicobacter pylori, or the continuous use of medicines or certain pharmaceuticals damages the stomach and duodenum's protective mucous covering, enabling acid to reach the delicate lining underneath. The Helicobacter pylori bacteria is also to blame for the majority of peptic ulcers.
Gastritis, on the other hand, is a set of disorders that all result in inflammation of the stomach lining. Inflammation of the stomach occurs when white blood cells migrate into the stomach wall in reaction to an injury to the stomach. In most cases, the inflammation is caused by an infection with the same bacteria that causes most stomach ulcers. Other causes that might lead to gastritis include acute injury and the constant use of certain pain medications.
Gastritis may be caused by a variety of reasons, including infection, alcohol, certain drugs, and some allergies and immunological diseases. It might be acute, with severe bouts lasting one or two days, or chronic, with long-term appetite loss or nausea. In many situations, gastritis is asymptomatic (asymptomatic). However, common symptoms may include:
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