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Gastritis

Patient information Leaflet

October 2013

What is gastritis?

What are the benefits?

What causes of gastritis?

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What are the symptoms of gastritis?

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How long will I be in hospital for?

Length of stay is dependent on the doctors, but investigations which are needed can
be done as an outpatient.

Treatment for gastritis:

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If there is a problem?
If you have any problems concerning your procedure please contact either your G.P.
or telephone the hospital on 0161 922 6000 and ask to be connected to the
ward/department where the procedure took place.

Alternatively if you are very concerned please attend the Accident and Emergency
Department.
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Other Useful Contacts or Information

NHS Direct: Tel 0845 46 47 http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk

If you have any questions you want to ask, you can use this space below to remind
you

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these options please contact the Patient Information Centre on
0161 922 5332

Document control information

Author: J. Butterworth (Staff Nurse)/L. Penny (Matron)

Division/Department: ES&CC
Date Created: October 2009
Date Reviewed: October 2013
Reference Number: GMED 3.0
Version: Version 1.2

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