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Gastritis

Gastritis is when your stomach lining is inflamed (irritated, swollen and red). Find out about gastritis symptoms, causes, treatments and more.

Gastritis medicines

Find out about medicines used for gastritis (inflamed stomach lining). Read about the different types and benefits and risks of gastritis medicines.

Helicobacter pylori

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a common bacterium that can live in the stomach lining causing inflammation and sometimes ulcers (sores) and stomach cancer.

Underlying causes of abdominal pain

Abdominal pain has many causes, and may be short-term, long-term or come and goes. Sudden and severe abdominal pain is a medical emergency.

Vitamin B deficiency

Vitamin B deficiency can happen when you don’t get enough of the right nutrients. Learn about the symptoms of vitamin B deficiency.

Stomach cancer

Stomach cancer, most common in males over 50, doesn't always have symptoms. Reduce your risk of stomach cancer by making changes to your diet.

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