Gastritis
Epidemiology
Chronic or Acute
Large meals
spicy food
Older Adults
Pathophysiology
Caused by injury of mucosal barrier by drugs, chemicals, or H. Pylori infection
Inflammation of gastric mucosa
Acid secretion and production is diminished
Alcohol assumption
Manifestation
Bleeding
Anorexia
Abdominal pain
Chronic vomitting
Diagnosis
Endoscopy
X-Ray, Barium swallow
Lab test
Complete physical
Treatment
Proton pump inhibitors
Acid Blockers
Antibiotics
Antacids
Last Resort- Surgery