2007-10-22 07:36:24 · 5 answers · asked by anna g 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Gastritis refers to inflammation of the stomach mucosa that can be caused by a number of things:
*Use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
*Infection with the bacteria Heliobacter Pylori
*An autoimmune disorder called pernicious anemia
*Chronic bile reflux
Treatment is dependent upon the cause of the inflammation.
2007-10-22 16:27:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know Celiac DIsease is an autoimmune disease that leads to chronic flattening of the villa in the intestines and causes overall body inflammation as the antibodies go crazy in the body.
2007-10-22 15:43:55 · answer #2 · answered by Glutenfreegirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is what it is, chronic, or ongoing, inflammation in the stomach. it can lead to ulcers or irritable bowel syndrome.
2007-10-22 07:40:21 · answer #3 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Gastritis. It can be caused by viruses and may lead to ulcers. Other causes may include trauma and use of pain medications.
2007-10-22 07:41:16 · answer #4 · answered by Kyle C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
chrones disease?
2007-10-22 07:40:59 · answer #5 · answered by Sarah 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋