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Gastritis may occur suddenly (acute gastritis) or appear slowly over time (chronic gastritis). In some cases, gastritis can lead to ulcers and an increased risk of stomach cancer. For most people, however, gastritis isn't serious and improves quickly with treatment.
Erosive gastritis is erosion of the gastric mucosa due to damage to the gastric mucosal barrier. Common causes include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), alcohol, and stress; acute stress gastritis occurs in about 5% of critically ill patients.
Erosive gastritis means the thing that’s causing your gastritis is actually eating away at your stomach lining, leaving wounds (ulcers). It’s often a chemical, like acid, bile, alcohol or drugs. Nonerosive gastritis doesn’t leave erosive changes but may cause irritation, such as reddening of the stomach lining.
Erosive gastritis occurs when inflammation gradually damages the stomach lining, causing shallow breaks (called erosions) and ulcers. People with erosive gastritis experience...
Gastritis is an inflammation, irritation, or erosion of the stomach lining. It can come on suddenly and last a short time (acute), or start gradually and be long-lasting (chronic). It's a common...
For gastritis, some basic questions to ask include: What is likely causing my symptoms or condition? Should I be tested for H. pylori, or do I need an endoscopy?
Erosive gastritis is more severe than non-erosive gastritis, as it wears away the stomach lining, leading to the formation of sores called erosions. If left untreated, these sores can penetrate deeper into the stomach mucosa and form painful ulcers.