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Disease Comparison

Compare similarities and differences between two diseases.

Gastritis

Moderate
3
Symptoms
4
Causes
5
Treatments
5
FAQs
VS

Anal Fistula

Moderate
2
Symptoms
2
Causes
5
Treatments
5
FAQs

Overview

Gastritis
Gastritis is inflammation of the stomach lining that may cause pain, nausea, and indigestion.
Anal Fistula
Anal Fistula is an abnormal tunnel between the anal canal and skin near the anus.

Symptoms

Shared
None
Only in Left Disease
Lower Abdominal Pain Nausea Vomiting
Only in Right Disease
Fever Painful Urination

Causes

Shared
Infection
Only in Left Disease
Alcohol Smoking Stress
Only in Right Disease
Inflammation

Diagnosis

Gastritis
Diagnosis may involve endoscopy, H. pylori testing, and blood tests.
Anal Fistula
Diagnosis includes physical examination and imaging studies.

Prevention

Gastritis
Avoid smoking, alcohol, and unnecessary NSAID use.
Anal Fistula
Early treatment of anal infections may help prevent fistulas.

Risk Factors

Gastritis
Smoking, alcohol, stress, infections, and certain medicines increase risk.
Anal Fistula
Anal infections and inflammatory bowel disease increase risk.

Treatment

Gastritis
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Anal Fistula
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