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  2. A group of conditions that cause inflammation of the stomach lining. It can be caused due to alcoholic abuse, infection or underlying conditions.
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    Urgent medical attention is usually recommended in severe cases by healthcare providers
    How common is condition?
    Common (More than 200,000 cases per year in US)
    Is condition treatable?
    Treatable by a medical professional
    Does diagnosis require lab test or imaging?
    Rarely requires lab test or imaging
    Time taken for recovery
    Can last several days or weeks
    How is condition transmitted?
    Transmitted through fecal-oral route
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    Family history may increase likelihood
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    Causes

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    • An injury to the mucus lining in the stomach causes Gastritis. The various risk factors for the condition include:
    • Excessive alcohol consumption
    • Chronic vomiting
    • Stress
    • Medication such as pain reliever
    • Bacterial infection by the bacterium H pyroli
    • Bile reflux
    • Food allergies
    • Other disease conditions such as Crohn's disease, HIV/AIDS

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    Symptoms

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    Contact your provider if experiencing new, severe, or persistent symptoms.

    The common symptoms include:

    • Nausea
    • Abdominal bloating
    • Abdominal pain
    • vomiting
    • Indigestion
    • Burning sensation in the stomach
    • Hiccups
    • Loss of appetite
    • Black and tarry stools

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    Treatment

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    Treatment includes medication and diet modifications.

    Medication

    Antibiotics: Used to treat bacterial infection.

    Clarithromycin . Amoxicillin . Metronidazole

    Supplements: Supplements are taken to correct deficiencies of particular vitamins or minerals.

    Vitamin B12

    Acid blockers: Used to reduce the amount of acid released in the digestive tract.

    Zantac . Pepcid

    Antacids: This helps to neutralize the existing acid present in the stomach.

    Aluminum hydroxide/ Magnesium hydroxide/Simethicone

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    Diagnosis

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    One or more of these tests may be recommended by your medical provider.
    Diagnosis involves physical examination followed by laboratory test to identify the cause.

    Common tests & procedures

    Complete blood count (CBC): To check the levels of RBCs, which confirms anemic condition and any H. pylori infection.

    Stool test: To check the presence of blood in the stool.

    Endoscopy: This is done by using a small tube (called as endoscope) with camera inserted into the stomach, which helps to check the severity of the condition.

    X-ray: To determine the exact cause of the blockages or narrowing of the upper GI tract.

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  2. Mucosa
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    Mucosa is your stomach’s inner lining.
    Mucosa. This is the first and innermost layer or lining. It contains the glands that release digestive juices. These are called hydrochloric acid and pepsin.
     
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