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