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Gastritis

usgb/ɡæˈstraɪtɪs/Volume
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Medical Condition

Gastritis is a medical term, used in health care settings.

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After the endoscopy, the gastroenterologist confirmed it was gastritis.
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Chronic vs Acute

'Chronic' means long-lasting, 'acute' means severe but short-term; both can describe gastritis.

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My aunt has chronic gastritis, while my friend had an acute gastritis episode.
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Symptom Overlap

Gastritis symptoms resemble other conditions; context helps clarify meaning.

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She has heartburn, bloating, and nausea - it could be gastritis or something else.
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