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What is gastritis?
Also called dyspepsia, gastritis is an inflammation of the lining of the
stomach. It can occur suddenly (acute) or gradually (chronic). Chronic gastritis
occurs in 2 out of every 10,000 people, whereas acute gastritis is more common... |
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Should I have my blood tested for levels of certain vitamins and minerals if
I have gastritis?
If you have a gastrointestinal disease which leads to significant
malabsorption, your doctor may measure some of the levels of vitamins and
minerals in you... |
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What are vitamins and minerals?
Vitamins and minerals are nutrients required in very small amounts
for essential body processes. These nutrients act with proteins, known as
enzymes, to regulate metabolic processes ranging from the breakdown of sugar and... |
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