Gastritis

The term "gastritis" refers to any of a number of different digestive health

conditions in which the lining of the stomach becomes inflamed.
It can be classified according to the reasons of why this illness generates 3.
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ACUTE: It usually appears as a result of acute infection by Helicobacter
Pylori bacteria. It can also be a result of other bacteria, parasites, virus and
fungus. Its main characteristic is the appearance of pain in the upper part
of the abdomen or epigastrium, with other symptoms like nausea and
vomit. Its produced by an infiltration of the neutrophils that end up causing
edema (inflammation). If gastritis is not treated soon enough, it may
transform into Chronic Gastritis. (Any illness characterized by signs and
symptoms of rapid onset and short duration. It may be severe and impair
normal functioning).
CHRONIC: Type A: Autoimmune. Type B: By the Helicobacter Pylori bacteria.
Type C: undetermined. If its chronic gastritis, the inflammatory cellules are
formed by lymphocytes and plasmatic cellules, with less neutrophills. It all
starts with superficial gastritis, then; the inflammatory infiltration gets
deeper and ends up in atrophic gastritis. Then, the final stage of chronic
gastritis: gastric atrophy. (A chronic condition is a human health condition
or disease that is persistent or otherwise long-lasting in its effects or a
disease that comes with time. The term chronic is often applied when the
course of the disease lasts for more than three months.)
CAUSE
One of the most common forms of gastritis is caused by medication in
particular, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). These widely used
painkillers, which include ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and naproxen (Aleve), are known
to affect the stomach and lead to irritation and swelling if taken on a routine basis.
Who can get gastritis the most? Everyone, but certain factors can raise your
risk.

Infection with H. pylori, a common bacteria associated with stomach ulcers

Smoking
Drinking alcohol
Thinning of the tissues lining the stomach
Viral infections
Overproduction of stomach acid

 Older people or those with weakened immune systems are at a greater risk
of developing gastritis.
Those who drink acidic beverages (like coffee) and are under constant stress
(which produces lots of gastric acid).
Gastritis can be caused by irritation due to excessive alcohol use, chronic vomiting,
stress, or the use of certain medications such as aspirin or other anti-inflammatory
drugs. It may also be caused by any of the following:
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori): A bacteria that lives in the mucous lining of the
stomach; without treatment, the infection can lead to ulcers, and in some people,
stomach cancer.
Pernicious anemia: A form of anemia that occurs when the stomach lacks a
naturally occurring substance needed to properly absorb and digest vitamin B12
Bile reflux: A backflow of bile into the stomach from the bile tract (that connects
to the liver and gallbladder)
Infections caused by bacteria and
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If gastritis is left untreated, it can lead to a severe loss of blood and may increase
the risk of developing stomach cancer.
SYMPTOMS
The severity of the condition can't be determined by the severity of the symptoms.

Abdominal pain
Nausea and vomiting
Gas and belching
Heartburn and indigestion
Bloating
Feeling full or not having an appetite
Hiccups
Dark stools
Blood in stools or vomit
Signs

The stomach lining can be examined with an endoscope, a thin probe with a
tiny camera at the end that can be inserted through the mouth into the
stomach.
Severe gastritis may be present when the stomach is viewed without any
symptoms being present.
In people who have gastritis symptoms, pain or discomfort in the upper
abdomen are the most common symptoms.

 The pain is usually in the upper central portion of the abdomen (the "pit" of
the stomach).
Sometimes gastritis pain occurs in the left upper portion of the abdomen and
in the back. The pain seems to "go right straight through."
People often use the terms burning, aching, gnawing, or soreness to describe
the pain. Usually, a vague sense of discomfort is present, but the pain may
be sharp, stabbing, or cutting.
Any or all of these symptoms can occur suddenly. This is particularly true in adults
older than 65 years of age.
DIAGNOSE1
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Upper endoscopy. An endoscope, a thin tube containing a tiny camera, is
inserted through your mouth and down into your stomach to look at the stomach
lining. The doctor will check for inflammation and may perform a biopsy, a
procedure in which a tiny sample of tissue is removed and then sent to a
laboratory for analysis.
Blood tests. The doctor may perform various blood tests, such as checking your
red blood cell count to determine whether you have anemia, which means that you
do not have enough red blood cells. He or she can also screen for H. pylori
infection and pernicious anemia with blood tests.
Fecal occult blood test (stool test). This test checks for the presence of blood
in your stool, a possible sign of gastritis.
Your doctor may use a stool test to check for the presence of blood, or your doctor
may take a sample of tissue, called a biopsy, from your esophagus or stomach. A
breath test or a biopsy may detect H. pylori.
TREATMENT
Once your gastritis is diagnosed either by your clinical history or an upper
endoscopy (a tube mounted with a tiny camera that is used to look inside your
body) treatment can begin.
Depends on what's causing the inflammation. Treatments generally focus on fixing
the problem that's actually causing the gastritis, like clearing up an infection.
If youre taking a drug that is irritating your stomach and causing gastritis, your
doctor will probably put you on something less irritating. You might also be given
medication to reduce stomach acid in order to control the inflammation. And you
might have to stop consuming certain foods and beverages, like coffee, alcohol,
and acidic fruit juices that can worsen gastritis symptoms.

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Taking antacids and other drugs (such as proton pump inhibitors or H-2

blockers) to reduce stomach acid (such as dexilant)

Avoiding hot and spicy foods

For gastritis caused by H. pyloriinfection, your doctor will prescribe a regimen

of several antibiotics plus an acid blocking drug (used for heartburn)

If the gastritis is caused by pernicious anemia, B12 vitamin shots will be

given.
Eliminating irritating foods from your diet such as lactose from dairy or
gluten from wheat

Once the underlying problem disappears, the gastritis usually does, too.

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Belching. Some gas can be released from the body through the
burping. When you swallow a lot of air while eating, it travels
stomach. Belching allows your body to release this excess air.
Belching. Some gas can be released from the body through the
burping. When you swallow a lot of air while eating, it travels
stomach. Belching allows your body to release this excess air.

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Why that happens?

Gas can occur due to the foods that you eat or because you take in too much air
while eating (50% of chances). There are a number of foods that can increase
gas, bloating, and flatulence, and each one may affect every individual differently.
Common gas triggers include dairy products, certain sugars, and artificial
sweeteners, such as sorbitol. May happen when you drink through a straw, eat or
drink too quickly, or frequently chew gum.

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