Gastritis refers to a group
of conditions that involve the inflammation of the stomach lining. A subcategory of erosive gastritis is called acute stress gastritis. With
instances of
erosive gastritis, the stomach lining is not only inflamed, it
has also started to wear away. Some common symptoms of erosive gastritis are
abdominal
pain,
bloating, belching and indigestion. The main cause of this condition is a
damaged or weakened stomach lining. The condition is most commonly caused by
long-term use of even over-the-counter medications. Bacterial or viral
infections, as well as Crohn’s disease, can also cause gastritis. Stress can increase the production of acid
in the stomach
and aggravate damage to the gastric mucosa.
ELISA Kits for Chronic Erosive Gastritis Research
