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GASTRITIS (Treatment (H2 receptor antagonist, Sulcrafate, mucosal barrier,…
GASTRITIS
Epidemiology
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Prevalence of H. pylori infection in minority groups and people who come to the US from developing countries is much higher
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Treatment
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Sulcrafate, mucosal barrier
Vasopressor, antidiuretic
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Clinical Presentation
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Upper or Lower GI bleeding; hematemesis, melena
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Palpate abdomen for distention, tenderness, or gaurding
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Pathophysiology
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Acute gastritis is the most common and occurs when the gastric mucosa is inflammed due to the usage of ASA, NSAIDs, ETOH, and smoking.
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