Glossary

Gastritis

Gastritis

Magenschleimhautentzündung·Also: Gastritis

Gastritis is an irritation or inflammation of the inner lining of the stomach. It can cause upper abdominal pain, nausea and a feeling of fullness, and may run an acute or chronic course.

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