Gastritis - acute

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Gastritis - acute

Definition:

Acute gastritis is a sudden inflammation of the lining of the stomach.
Alternative Names:
Acute gastritis
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Gastritis - acute

Acute gastritis is a sudden inflammation of the stomach lining.

Causes

Acute gastritis may be caused by:

• Certain medications, such as aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), or corticosteroids
• Alcohol
• Eating or drinking corrosive substances
• Extreme stress
• Infections, such as the bacteria Helicobacter pylori, or much less often, cytomegalovirus or herpes simplex virus

Acute gastritis is often associated with a severe, acute illness or trauma. The following increase your risk of acute gastritis:

• Aspirin or NSAID use
• Recent heavy alcohol use
• Major surgery
• Kidney failure
• Liver failure
• Respiratory failure

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