Acute Gastritis: Sudden onset, generally short-lived infection of the gastrointestinal tract causing vomiting; may be due to infective causes (viruses, bacteria or protozoa), or due to drug toxicity and irritation. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Acute Gastritis is available below.
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Gastritis caused by ingesting an irritant (as too much aspirin) - (Source - WordNet 2.1)
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