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2. Gastritis - Wikipedia

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   Gastritis is the inflammation of the lining of the stomach. [1] It may occur as a short episode or may be of a long duration. [1] There may be no symptoms but, when symptoms are present, the most common is upper abdominal pain (see dyspepsia). [1]

3. Foveolar cell - Wikipedia

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   Pepsin is a protease that can digest and damage stomach cells. To prevent these disastrous effects, mucus and bicarbonate ions (HCO 3 −) are secreted by the foveolar cells. The mucus allows the acid at pH above 4 to penetrate lining, but below pH 4 (i.e. when acid is more concentrated) the acid cannot penetrate the mucus.

4. Gastric erosion - Wikipedia

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   Gastric erosion occurs when the mucous membrane lining the stomach becomes inflamed. Specifically, the term "erosion," in this context means damage that is limited to the mucosa (which consists of three distinct layers: The epithelium (in the case of a healthy stomach, this is non-ciliated simple columnar epithelium), basement membrane, and lamina propria).

5. Helicobacter pylori - Wikipedia

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   H pylori is a helical bacterium having a predominantly helical shape, also often described as having a spiral or S shape. [ 24 ][ 25 ] Its helical shape is better suited for progressing through the viscous mucosa lining of the stomach, and is maintained by a number of enzymes in the cell wall's peptidoglycan. [ 1 ]

6. Celebrex vs. Ibuprofen: Which Is Best for You? - AOL

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   COX-1 protects the stomach lining and regulates blood platelets, while COX-2 is primarily associated with inflammation and pain. ... Ibuprofen is widely taken to treat the pain and symptoms ...

7. Atrophic gastritis - Wikipedia

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   Atrophic gastritis is a process of chronic inflammation of the gastric mucosa of the stomach, leading to a loss of gastric glandular cells and their eventual replacement by intestinal and fibrous tissues. As a result, the stomach's secretion of essential substances such as hydrochloric acid, pepsin, and intrinsic factor is impaired, leading to ...