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Diseases » Gastritis » Glossary

Glossary for Gastritis

Abdominal Pain: A condition which is characterized by the sensation of pain that is located in the abdomen
Abdominal swelling: Swelling or bloating of the abdomen
Acid reflux / heartburn:
Acute Nonulcer dyspepsia: Sudden acute indigestion not caused by a peptic ulcer.
Alcohol - Teratogenic Agent: There is strong evidence to indicate that exposure to Alcohol during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected by the level of exposure and the stage of pregnancy that the exposure occurred at.
Anemia: Reduced ability of blood to carry oxygen from various possible causes.
Angina Pectoris: Variant of Angina Pectoris, where episodic chest pain occurs without exertion or provocation, due to a transient spasm of a coronary artery; more common in women
Arterial occlusive disease, progressive - hypertension - heart defects - bone fragility - brachysyndactyly: A rare syndrome characterized by narrowing or blockage of a number of arteries (in the kidneys, abdomen, brain and heart) as well as fragile bones, heart defects and finger abnormalities. Fractures and high blood pressure often start during the first years of life.
Artery conditions: Any conditions affecting arteries
Aspirin - Teratogenic Agent: There is strong evidence to indicate that exposure to Aspirin during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected by the level of exposure and the stage of pregnancy that the exposure occurred at.
Autoimmune disorders - Teratogenic Agent: There is strong evidence to indicate that the development of autoimmune disorders during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected by the stage of pregnancy that the exposure occurred at.
Belching: The release of gas from the digestive tract through the mouth.
Benazepril Hydrochloride - Teratogenic Agent: Experimental studies on rats indicate that the use of Benazepril Hydrochloride during pregnancy may cause various harmful effects on the fetus. The likelihood and severity of symptoms may be affected by the level of exposure and the stage of pregnancy that the exposure occurred at. The effect on human fetuses has not been conclusively determined.
Biaxin - Teratogenic Agent: There is evidence to indicate that exposure to Biaxin (an antibiotic) during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected by the level of exposure and the stage of pregnancy that the exposure occurred at.
Biliary disorder: Any condition affecting the bile ducts
Bismuth subsalicylate - Teratogenic Agent: There is strong evidence to indicate that exposure to Bismuth subsalicylate during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected by the level of exposure and the stage of pregnancy that the exposure occurred at.
Breynia officinalis poisoning: Ingestion of the Breynia officinalis plant can cause irritation to mucosal linings and liver problems. The plant is often used as a herbal drug (Chi R Yun) to treat such things as poor growth, heart failure and venereal disease.
Burns: Injury from burns and scalds.
Chemical poisoning: Morbid condition caused by chemical.
Chemical poisoning - Carbon Disulfide: Carbon Disulfide is a chemical used mainly in corrosion inhibitors, cold and nickel plating, photography applications and as a solvent in gums and resins. Ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amount of chemical involved and the nature of the exposure.
Chemical poisoning - Formaldehyde: Formaldehyde is a chemical used mainly in blues, lacquers, fireproofing, electrical insulation, leather tanning products and embalming. Ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amount of chemical involved and the nature of the exposure.
Chronic erosive gastritis: A rare disorder where inflamed lesions form on the stomach lining. The ulcers may occur over a long period of time or quickly.
Clarithromycin - Teratogenic Agent: There is evidence to indicate that exposure to Clarithromycin (an antibiotic) during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected by the level of exposure and the stage of pregnancy that the exposure occurred at.
Colibacillosis: Infection with a bacteria called Escherichia coli. Infection can cause severe diarrhea or septicemia. The bacteria can also produce toxins which can affect other parts of the body also. Infections can occur anywhere in the world but some developing countries have endemic areas. Transmission can occur contaminated animal products or contact with infected cats and dogs.
Corticosteroids - Teratogenic Agent: There is evidence to indicate that exposure to Corticosteroids during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected by the level of exposure and the stage of pregnancy that the exposure occurred at.
Crohn's disease: Crohn's disease causes inflammation of the digestive system. It is one of a group of diseases called inflammatory bowel disease. The disease can affect any area from the mouth to the anus. It often affects the lower part of the small intestine called the ileum.
Cystic Fibrosis: Cystic fibrosis is a hereditary disease affecting the exocrine (mucus) glands of the lungs, liver, pancreas, and intestines, causing progressive disability due to multisystem failure.
Cystic fibrosis - gastritis - megaloblastic anemia: A very rare syndrome characterized primarily by cystic fibrosis, anemia and gastritis.
Dehydration: Loss of fluids in the body
Duodenal ulcer: A peptic ulcer is erosion in the lining of the stomach or duodenum (the first part of the small intestine). The word "peptic" refers to pepsin, a stomach enzyme that breaks down proteins. If a peptic ulcer is located in the stomach it is called a gastric ulcer.
Duodenitis: Inflammation of the duodenal mucosa
Food poisoning: Poisoning from a substance or microbe in food.
Fullness: Early feeling of fullness from eating
Gastric Ulcer: A gastric ulcer is a break in the normal tissue that lines the stomach.
Gastric erosion: Inflammation of the stomach lining
Gastrinoma: Rare tumors secreting the digestive hormone gastrin.
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: Repeated reflux of stomach acid into the throat.
Gastroesophageal reflux: Is referred to as the reflux of contents of the duodenum and stomach into the oesophagus
Gastrointestinal bleeding: Internal bleeding in the digestive tract
Grange syndrome: A rare syndrome characterized by the abnormal narrowing of various arteries, high blood pressure, heart defects, fragile bones and short, webbed digits. The congenital heart defects are not present in all cases.
Heartburn: Pain from stomach acid coming back up the esophagus
Heparin - Teratogenic Agent: There is evidence to indicate that exposure to Heparin (an anticoagulant drug) during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected by the level of exposure and the stage of pregnancy that the exposure occurred at.
Hiatal hernia: Hernia of the stomach through the diaphragm muscle.
Human carcinogen - Helicobacter Pylori infection: Helicobacter Pylori infection is deemed to be carcinogenic to humans. Infection with the virus does not mean the patient will definitely develop cancer but the risk of cancer is increased.
Hyperphagia: A term used to describe excessive eating. It is often caused by damage to the part of the brain called the hypothalmos.
Indigestion: Various eating symptoms of indigestion (dyspepsia)
Iron poisoning: Excessive ingestion of iron - often occurs when children ingest adult iron tablets.
Lansoprazole - Teratogenic Agent: There is evidence to indicate that exposure to Lansoprazole during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected by the level of exposure and the stage of pregnancy that the exposure occurred at.
Lead poisoning: A type of heavy metal poisoning caused by excessive exposure to lead.
Nausea: The queasy feeling of nausea and often also vomiting.
Pain: A feeling of suffering, agony, distress caused by the stimulation of pain fibres in the nervous system
Pancreatic cancer: Pancreatic cancer is a malignant neoplasm of the pancreas
Pancreatitis: Inflammation of the pancreas causing digestive complaints.
Peptic Ulcer: Ulcer on the lining of the stomach or duodenum
Peptic ulcer / duodenal ulcer:
Pernicious anemia: Pernicious anemia is a blood disorder where the body is unable to use it properly use Vitamin B12 to make red blood cells.
Physical inactivity: When an individual is physically inactive
Poisoning: The condition produced by poison
Smoking: The smoking of cigarettes
Stomach Conditions: Any condition that affects a persons stomach
Stomach ache: Aching or other stomach discomfort
Stomach cancer: Stomach or gastric cancer can develop in any part of the stomach and may spread throughout the stomach and to other organs
Stomach upset: Various forms of sudden acute digestive upset.
Sucralfate - Teratogenic Agent: There is evidence to indicate that exposure to Sucralfate during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected by the level of exposure and the stage of pregnancy that the exposure occurred at.
Tansy poisoning: Tansy is a herbaceous plant which bears clusters of small yellow flowers. It can be found growing in the wild as well as in gardens. The leaves and flowers contain a chemical called thujone which can cause symptoms if large quantities are eaten. Small quantities are considered safely edible.
Viral gastroenteritis: Virus causing gastroenteritis of digestive tract.
Vomiting: Vomiting or retching symptoms.
Warfarin - Teratogenic Agent: There is evidence to indicate that exposure to Warfarin during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected by the level of exposure and the stage of pregnancy that the exposure occurred at.
Zollinger-Ellison syndrome: A rare disorder where excessive levels of the hormone gastrin are released into the stomach which increases stomach acidity which results in peptic ulcer development. A hormone secreting pancreatic or duodenal tumor is usually the cause.