Acute corrosive gastritis

Acute corrosive gastritis is caused by the administration of corrosive agents such as strong acids (such as sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, nitric acid, acetic acid, and lysin) or strong bases (such as sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide). Degeneration, erosions, ulcers or necrotic lesions. Early clinical manifestations are severe pain in the back of the sternum and upper abdomen. In severe cases, bleeding or perforation may result. In the later stages, esophageal stricture may result.

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