Gastritis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Gastritis is an inflammation of the stomach lining The stomach lining is a mucus-lined barrier that protects the stomach wall Weaknesses or injury to the barrier allows digestive juices to damage and inflame the stomach lining Several diseases and conditions can increase the risk of gastritis
Gastritis: What It Is, Symptoms, Causes Treatment What is gastritis? Gastritis is inflammation in the lining of your stomach This lining (a soft tissue called mucosa) protects your stomach from the acids, enzymes and microorganisms that pass through it every day Gastritis happens when your immune system detects a threat to this barrier
Gastritis - Johns Hopkins Medicine Gastritis is when your stomach lining gets red and swollen (inflamed) Your stomach lining is strong In most cases acid does not hurt it But it can get inflamed and irritated if you drink too much alcohol, eat spicy foods, or smoke
Symptoms Causes of Gastritis Gastropathy - NIDDK Overview of gastritis and gastropathy symptoms, which may be absent or may include symptoms of indigestion H pylori infection or NSAIDs are common causes
Gastritis (Acute vs Chronic) Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, Pain Gastritis (acute and chronic) is inflammation of the stomach lining Learn the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, home remedies, medications, and diet of acute and chronic gastritis
Gastritis: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia Gastritis occurs when the lining of the stomach becomes inflamed or swollen Gastritis may last for only a short time (acute gastritis) or it may linger for months to years (chronic gastritis)