1. Home
  2. Health
  3. Heartburn / GERD

Gastritis

By , About.com Guide

Updated February 11, 2006

About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by the Medical Review Board

Definition: An inflammation of the stomach lining. Several things can cause gastritis, one of which is chronic bile reflux. Although it doesn't cause heartburn, some of the symptoms are similar to those produced by heartburn, and it's treated in a similar way to GERD.
Pronunciation: gah-STRY-tis
Explore Heartburn / GERD
About.com Special Features

8 Ways to Cut Drug Costs

Learn how to save money on medications with these recommendations. More >

Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds

Keep yourself, and your family, happy and healthy this season. More >

We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here.
  1. Home
  2. Health
  3. Heartburn / GERD
  4. Glossary
  5. Glossary -- G
  6. Gastritis - Heartburn Glossary>

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.