gastritis
noun
gas·tri·tis
ga-ˈstrī-təs 
: inflammation especially of the mucous membrane of the stomach
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Stress Psychological stress is known to independently increase the risk of acute gastritis in people with H. pylori.
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Steffini Stalos, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2024
In a clinical study, some participants also reported mild gastritis, fever, or headaches.4
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Amla fruit may be difficult to find in most grocery stores in the United States.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 17 Sep. 2024
More serious risks include severe gastritis, gastrointestinal bleeding, other forms of bleeding, stroke, and serious kidney malfunction, Dr. Hall notes.
—Lisa Rapaport, EverydayHealth.com, 2 Aug. 2024
In 1998, the last year of the Arduous March—a period of severe famine coupled with economic crisis—researchers at Ewha Woman’s University reported that, of 137 North Korean defectors tested, 62.8 percent suffered from diseases such as hepatitis, tuberculosis, or gastritis.
—William T. Vollmann, Harper's Magazine, 24 June 2024
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Steffini Stalos, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2024
In a clinical study, some participants also reported mild gastritis, fever, or headaches.4
Other Uses for Amla
Amla fruit may be difficult to find in most grocery stores in the United States.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 17 Sep. 2024
More serious risks include severe gastritis, gastrointestinal bleeding, other forms of bleeding, stroke, and serious kidney malfunction, Dr. Hall notes.
—Lisa Rapaport, EverydayHealth.com, 2 Aug. 2024
In 1998, the last year of the Arduous March—a period of severe famine coupled with economic crisis—researchers at Ewha Woman’s University reported that, of 137 North Korean defectors tested, 62.8 percent suffered from diseases such as hepatitis, tuberculosis, or gastritis.
—William T. Vollmann, Harper's Magazine, 24 June 2024
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“Gastritis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gastritis. Accessed 1 Nov. 2024.
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gastritis
noun
gas·tri·tis
ga-ˈstrīt-əs
: inflammation of the stomach and especially of its mucous membrane
Medical Definition
gastritis
noun
gas·tri·tis
ga-ˈstrīt-əs
: inflammation especially of the mucous membrane of the stomach
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