Chronic active gastritis is a type of inflammation in the lining of the stomach. “Chronic” means the inflammation has been present for a long time, usually months or years. “Active” means immune cells called neutrophils are present and causing ongoing injury to the lining. Chronic active gastritis is not cancer, and in most people it …
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Helicobacter gastritis is inflammation of the stomach lining caused by infection with a bacterium called Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori). It is one of the most common causes of gastritis worldwide. Without treatment, the infection can last for many years, but it can usually be cured with a short course of medicines. Helicobacter gastritis is not …
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What does chronic gastritis mean? Chronic gastritis means inflammation of the lining on the inside of the stomach. The inflammation prevents the stomach from functioning normally by damaging the specialized foveolar cells that cover the inside surface of the stomach. What are the symptoms of chronic gastritis? The most common symptoms of chronic gastritis are …
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