Qu'est-ce que la gastrite aiguë?
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## What is Acute Gastritis?
**Acute gastritis** is a sudden inflammation of the stomach lining. It can cause pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. In severe cases, it can lead to bleeding and perforation of the stomach.
**Causes of acute gastritis:**
* Infection with bacteria (such as H. pylori) or viruses
* Excessive alcohol use
* Use of certain medications (such as aspirin or ibuprofen)
* Stress
* Trauma
* Surgery
**Symptoms of acute gastritis:**
* Epigastric pain (pain in the upper abdomen)
* Nausea
* Vomiting
* Diarrhea
* Bloating
* Indigestion
* Heartburn
**Diagnosis of acute gastritis:**
* Medical history
* Physical examination
* Blood tests
* Gastroscopy (a procedure to examine the inside of the stomach)
**Treatment of acute gastritis:**
* Rest
* Antacids
* Histamine H2-receptor antagonists
* Proton pump inhibitors
* Antibiotics (if the cause is bacterial)
**Prevention of acute gastritis:**
* Avoid alcohol and tobacco
* Eat a healthy diet
* Manage stress
* Take medications only as directed by your doctor
**Complications of acute gastritis:**
* Bleeding
* Perforation of the stomach
* Gastric cancer (in rare cases)
**When to see a doctor:**
* If you have severe abdominal pain
* If you are vomiting or have diarrhea for more than a few days
* If you have blood in your vomit or stool
* If your symptoms do not improve with treatment
## What is Acute Gastritis?
**Acute gastritis** is a sudden inflammation of the stomach lining. It can cause pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. In severe cases, it can lead to bleeding and perforation of the stomach.
**Causes of acute gastritis:**
* Infection with bacteria (such as H. pylori) or viruses
* Excessive alcohol use
* Use of certain medications (such as aspirin or ibuprofen)
* Stress
* Trauma
* Surgery
**Symptoms of acute gastritis:**
* Epigastric pain (pain in the upper abdomen)
* Nausea
* Vomiting
* Diarrhea
* Bloating
* Indigestion
* Heartburn
**Diagnosis of acute gastritis:**
* Medical history
* Physical examination
* Blood tests
* Gastroscopy (a procedure to examine the inside of the stomach)
**Treatment of acute gastritis:**
* Rest
* Antacids
* Histamine H2-receptor antagonists
* Proton pump inhibitors
* Antibiotics (if the cause is bacterial)
**Prevention of acute gastritis:**
* Avoid alcohol and tobacco
* Eat a healthy diet
* Manage stress
* Take medications only as directed by your doctor
**Complications of acute gastritis:**
* Bleeding
* Perforation of the stomach
* Gastric cancer (in rare cases)
**When to see a doctor:**
* If you have severe abdominal pain
* If you are vomiting or have diarrhea for more than a few days
* If you have blood in your vomit or stool
* If your symptoms do not improve with treatment
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