Zusammenfassung der Ressource
Gastritis (McPhee &
Hammer, 2012)
- Epidemiology
- Helicobacter pylori
- No sexual predilection
exists (Medscape, 2013)
- Gastritis affects all age
groups (Medscape, 2013)
- Use of NSAIDS, smoking, and alcohol increase the risk for Gastritis
- Pathophysiology
- Inflammation of the gastric mucosa
- Can affect both the fundus and antrum of
the stomach
- Erosion of the surface epithelium seen in a localized pattern
- Usually caused by an injury to the
protective barrier of the mucosa,
caused by medication or chemicals
- NSAIDs are known to inhibit the action of cyclooxygenase-1,
or COX-1, which causes gastritis
- Symptoms
- Anorexia
- Fullness
- Nausea and vomiting
- Epigastric pain
- Bleeding
- Diagnosis
- Gastroscopic examination and biopsy
- Occult blood test
- Evaluation of gastric secretions for
intrinsic factor
- Health history
- Treatments
- Stop the use of NSAIDs, alcohol, and smoking
- If positive for H. pylori, treat with antibiotics
- Eat smaller meals
- Consume a soft, bland diet