The difference between acute gastritis and acute enteritis

Acute gastritis and acute enteritis are different in location, etiology and clinical symptoms.

1. Different locations of

acute gastritis occur in the stomach. Acute enteritis occurs in the intestinal tract.

2. Different causes of

acute gastritis may be caused by Helicobacter pylori infection, duodeno-gastric reflux and other factors. Acute enteritis may be caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi and other pathogens.

3. Different clinical symptoms

Acute gastritis is characterized by abdominal pain, abdominal distension, nausea, loss of appetite, etc., but usually not accompanied by diarrhea. Acute enteritis is characterized by diarrhea, tenesmus, anal swelling, etc.