ABSTRACT – Gastritis is an inflammation to the areas covering the stomach. The situation can be acute or chronic...
Gastritis
Gastritis is an inflammation to the areas covering the stomach. The situation can be acute or chronic that might lead to bleeding, stomach cancer and ulcers. Helicobacter pylori infection in childhood is the main cause of chronic gastritis, which is of microbial origin and is the main key for the understanding the course of the disease.
Types –
Erosive Gastritis
Non Erosive Gastritis
CAUSES –
Low immunity
Various bacterial infections and diseases
Damage to mucus membrane
Excessive drinking
Pain relievers
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS –
Unpleasant, uneasiness and discomfort feeling
Nausea and vomit sensations
Indigestion
Burning and painful stomach
COMPLICATIONS –
If left untreated, it might lead to stomach ulcers and tumors
It decreases body’s ability to absorb iron from blood
DIAGNOSIS –
Stool testing (collection and analysis of fecal materials)
Endoscopy
Electrocardiogram
Physical examination
Past medical history and events
TREATMENT –
Medications like antibiotics to kill bacterial infections
Antacids to neutralize acid in stomach and relieve it from acidity
RISK FACTORS –
Bacterial and Viral infections
Excessive drinking
Anxiety and stress
Age
Use of certain pain relief drugs
Other diseases and conditions like HIV-AIDS
PREVENTIONS
Avoid excessive drinking, smoking
Regular hand wash and maintain hygiene
Proper diet and healthy food
EPIDEMIOLOGY –
On an average, half of the people suffers from gastritis worldwide.
The risk of getting affected by Gastritis increases with the increasing age.
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