Stress gastritis

Definition

Stress gastritis is the sudden swelling of the stomach lining. It also causes ulcers and bleeding, and may occur after burns, shock, trauma, or severe illness.

Unlike the typical peptic ulcer

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Treatment

Your doctor can best decide if you need medicines to avoid or treat stress gastritis. Patients usually get medicines to avoid stress gastritis if they are in the intensive care unit, or if they have bleeding disorders.