Chronic Gastritis vs.
The symptoms of chronic gastritis develop gradually.
Meanwhile, the symptoms of acute gastritis appear suddenly and tend to be more severe.
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Causes
H. pyloriinfection is the most common cause of gastritis.
However, around 21% of people with chronic gastritis have not been infected withH.
About 35% of the U.S. population has been infected withH.
pyloribacteria, which is the most common cause of gastritis.
Around 50% of the worlds population is infected withH.
If you notice any signs of internal bleeding, such as black stools, seek medical help right away.
You might need to take two or more antibiotics to verify that yourH.
pyloriinfection has cleared up.
Iron andvitamin B12 supplementscan work to treat autoimmune gastritis.
If your stomach lining has been severely damaged by chronic gastritis, you may need surgery.
Summary
Chronic gastritis is a long-lasting condition that causes inflammation in the stomach lining.
The most frequent cause of gastritis is a bacterial infection calledHelicobacter pylori(H. pylori) infection.
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