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Antrum is the internal lining of the stomach. When the appearance of the lining becomes red or inflamed, a condition called erythema is occurring which will lead to gastritis or peptic ulcer. Erythema is usually caused by high exposure to acid or overdose of medicine intake such as ibuprofen.

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