When your stomach lining gets irritated, inflamed or damaged, that’s gastritis. It’s a broad term that covers many conditions, all involving inflammation of the gastric mucosa—the layer inside your ...

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Erosive gastritis leads to inflammation and damage in the stomach lining.Blood test, stool tests, or endoscopic procedures help diagnose erosive ...

You’re in the middle of running errands or spending time with family when burning stomach pain stops you in your tracks. It feels like there’s a fire in your gut, and the discomfort can be enough to ...

Most people assume stomach pain is caused by something they ate, resulting in symptoms such as usually gas, bloating or acidity. But abdominal pain is far more nuanced. The location (upper, lower, ...