gastritis

(noun)

Inflammation of the lining of the stomach, characterized by nausea, loss of appetite, and upper abdominal discomfort or pain.

Related Terms

Examples of gastritis in the following topics:

  • Aging and the Digestive System

    • Gastritis, an inflammation of the stomach lining that can develop after traumatic injury or severe infection.

  • Peptic Ulcer Disease

    • Thus, the bacterium can cause a chronic active gastritis, resulting in a defect in the regulation of gastrin production by that part of the stomach.

  • Absorption of Alcohol

    • Alcohol use increases the risk of chronic gastritis (stomach inflammation); it is one cause of cirrhosis, hepatitis and pancreatitis in both its chronic and acute forms.

  • Tissues and Aging

    • In the upper GI tract, common changes include periodontal disease, difficulty in swallowing, reduced sensitivity to mouth irritations and sores, loss of taste, gastritis, and peptic ulcer disease.

  • Vomiting

    • It may present as a specific response to ailments like gastritis or poisoning, or as a non-specific symptom of disorders ranging from brain tumors and elevated intracranial pressure to overexposure to ionizing radiation.