What is gastritis?
Gastritis is a disorder that causes the mucosa lining of the stomach to become inflamed. This inflammation results in stomach pain, dyspepsia, bloating, and nausea. It can trigger other issues. Gastritis can develop slowly over time (chronic) or suddenly (acute). Reducing stomach acid and modifying your diet can help with gastritis symptoms.
How common is gastritis?
About 8 out of every 1,000 people get acute (sudden) gastritis. Long-term, chronic gastritis is less frequent. Approximately two out of every 10,000 people are impacted.