Gastritis is the inflammation of the stomach lining, which can have a multitude of causes.
The condition can be an acute (sudden onset, short-term) or chronic (persistent, long-term) issue that increases the risk of other conditions such as stomach ulcers, bleeding or cancer.
Facts about gastritis.
- Gastritis can increase the risk of other gastrointestinal conditions such as stomach ulcers and cancer
- People with gastritis typically report that their abdominal pain is located in the upper center of the abdomen
- Gastritis can also cause pain in the upper left portion of the stomach radiating to the back
- Pain caused by gastritis is often described as sharp, stabbing or burning
- Treatment of gastritis depends on the factors that caused the illness along with whether the disease is acute or chronic.
Causes of gastritis
Gastritis occurs when the protective mucus lining of the stomach is weakened. When this happens, the digestive juices in the stomach can damage and inflame the walls of the stomach.
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| Gastritis occurs when the mucus lining of the stomach is weakened, enabling the digestive juices to damage the stomach wall. |
