Depends on cause: The suffix "itis" means "inflammation" the prefix "gastro" means "stomach" so the term "gastritis" thus means an "inflamed stomach." But the term is often used imprecisely to mean stomach upset, which can derive from both acid & non-acid causes, slow emptying of the stomach, H.pylori infection, atrophic & hypersecretory problems. Start with acid blockers, diet moderation, avoid alcohol/tobacco.
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