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What causes gastroenterology?
It is caused by inflammation of stomach and intestines.
What causes thickening of the lining of the stomach?
Some specific conditions, but in general it is from chronic inflammation, infection or irritation.
What does gastritis mean?
It means an inflammation of the stomach. Gastro- = stomach + -itis = inflammation. It doesn't say why however.
What is inflammation of the stomach small intestine and colon known as?
Gastritis is the inflammation of the lining of the stomach.
What term describes an inflammation of stomach and small intestine?
inflammation of the jejunum and ileum
What is erythema of the stomach?
The word "erythema" simply means "red". A healthy stomach lining is usually pink. If there is erythema (redness), that means it is inflamed. There are multiple causes of stomach inflammation...most commonly, it is caused by alcohol, NSAID (aspirin, ibuprofen) use, and viral infection.
Is gastritis an acute or chronic inflammation of the stomach?
Yes, gastritis is inflammation of the stomach. Gastritis may be acute or chronic.
What is a gastro arthritis?
Inflammation of the stomach and intestines. It is also called the stomach flu, however unrelated to influenza. It causes severe diarrhea and is contracted by eating badly prepared food and other contaminated substance such as dirty water.
What is the increased concentration of blood draining from the stomach is called?
The increased concentration of blood draining from the stomach is called hyperemia. This can be due to various factors such as increased blood flow in response to a meal or as a result of inflammation or injury.
What does inflammation of the antral mucosa mean?
The mucosa is the lining of the stomach, and the antrum is part of the stomach. Erythema is redness, and an ulceration is an area in which a layer of skin or lining is missing. So "muscosal inflammation in the antrum with erythema and ulcerations" is stomach ulcers.
What is found in the stomach after a meal?
After a meal? Hmmmm. Food perhaps.
What biological term FOR INFLAmmation of the stomach?
gastritis
