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What is an atrophic gastritis? what are the causes?
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Answered 12/26/2022
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Gastric=stomach. Atrophied means thinned tissue that is withered/weak in tissue functions. So A. Gastritis is stomach tissue that is inflamed & absent good gland function (making protective mucous and hydrochloride acid to digest food). This abnormal stomach lining can be due to B-12 vitamin deficiency and/or inability to absorb Vitamin b-12; can also cause anemia. Blood test proves See GI Doctor.
Answered 12/28/2022
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