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Acute Gastritis

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What are the mild clinical Manifestations of Acute Gastritis ? - Loss of appetite , upper abdominal discomfort , belching, nausea and vomiting
What are the more severe clinical manifestations for Acute Gastritis ? upper gastrointestinal bleeding due to gastric erosions and ulcerations of the mucosa
Complications of gastric erosions can lead to ... hematemesis, or vomiting blood, as well as melena, which are smelly, black stools caused by the digestion of blood in the gastrointestinal tract
What are the most common causes of acute Gastritis ? long-term use of NSAIDs, excessive alcohol consumption, or H. pylori infection
How is Acute Gastritis diagnosed ? acute gastritis is often self-resolving, however, if the diagnosis is uncertain, or if bleeding occurs, an upper endoscopy may be performed to take a direct look at the gastric mucosa and obtain a biopsy sample to examine.
How is acute gastritis treated ( pharmacological) ? Proton-pump inhibitors, such as omeprazole or pantoprazole, may aid in relieving the symptoms of gastritis by helping decrease gastric acid production. Antibiotics can be used to treat H. pylori infection . Antacids, including H2 blockers (e.g., cimetidi
What are the risk factors that contribute to inflammation ? the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), reducing alcohol and caffeine intake, or quitting smoking.
How long does acute gastritis last ? lasts for a short period of time. In most cases, it resolves spontaneously within a few days or weeks once inflammation has settled.
What is acute gastritis? A sudden onset of inflammation of the stomach lining, also known as the gastric mucosa.
Pathophysiology of acute gastritis ? A disruption in the gastric mucosa triggers an inflammatory immune response that attracts white blood cells to the site of injury. If the mucosal damage is severe enough, acute gastritis can progress to erosive gastritis, which consists of shallow
Which populations are at risk ? 50 -74 years now , Women
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