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Gastritis (Epidemiology (Indigestion-Affects up to 25% of population in US…
Gastritis
Epidemiology
Indigestion-Affects up to 25% of population in US
10-20% of patient's taking NSAIDs report Indigestion
Higher prevalence with alcohol use
Incidence of H Pylori increases with age
Prevalence of NSAID use- Up to 50% of cause
Diagnosis
Medical History & Physical Examination
H Pylori Test (Fecal test/Urea Breath test
Labs: CBC, Vitamin B12, Parietal Cell & IF Antibodies
Upper Endoscopy, biopsy
Clinical Manifestations
Epigastric pain
Nausea/Vomiting
Loss of Appetite
Indigestion (Dyspepsia)
Pathophysiology
Inflammation of the gastric mucosa
H Pylori
Stress
Autoimmune
Injury to the protective lining of stomach
Use of Asprin/ NSAIDs
Alcohol, drug use
Treatment
Symptom Management
Discontinue use of Causative Agent