APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -Gastritis is inflammation (irritation) of the stomach lining. Common causes include infection, anti-inflammatory medication and alcohol. Treatment options include avoiding exposure to known irritants, and medication to reduce the amount of gastric juices.

Detailed explanation-2: -Gastritis is a general term for a group of conditions with one thing in common: Inflammation of the lining of the stomach. The inflammation of gastritis is most often the result of infection with the same bacterium that causes most stomach ulcers or the regular use of certain pain relievers.

Detailed explanation-3: -Gastritis is a term commonly used by the public (and sometimes by doctors) to describe episodes of stomach discomfort (usually after eating) sometimes associated with nausea and/or vomiting. We refer also to “upset stomach” or “indigestion”.

Detailed explanation-4: -Gastritis can sometimes lead to pain, nausea and vomiting. But it often has no symptoms at all. If left untreated, though, some types of gastritis can lead to ulcers (sores in the stomach lining) or even stomach cancer. People used to think gastritis and ulcers were caused by stress and spicy foods.