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GRCC AD 155 Unit III
GRCC AD 155 Gastritis
Question | Answer |
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what is gastritis | inflammation of the gastric mucosa: lining of the stomach is inflammed. |
Acute gastritis - self limiting | resolves on its own in a few days. |
Acute gastritis is associated with ingestion of irritating substances | ASA, NSAIDS, corticosteroids, ETOH, caffeine, bacterial toxins. |