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Gastritis Gastritis is an inflammation of the lining of the stomach which has a number of causes. It is accompanied by pain or discomfort in the upper part of the abdomen (dyspepsia) and can have a sudden onset (from a stomach irritant such as alcohol or acetylsalicylic acid or ASA) or be more chronic in nature such as in cases of infection with the H. Pylori virus.
Gastroenteritis Gastroenteritis is a medical term for various types of illness in the gastrointestinal tract, such as stomach flu, which often manifests as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain. A common cause of gastroenteritis illness is exposure to harmful micro-organisms such as E. Coli.
Gingivitis Gingivitis is an inflammation of the gums (gingiva) caused by bacteria and poor dental care. Left untreated, gingivitis, or "bleeding gums" may lead to periodontitis, a far more serious dental disease.
