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Universitatea de Stat de Medicină şi Farmacie „Nicolae Testemiţanu"

Gastritis

elaborat:Simidin Olivia
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Gastritis is a general term for a group of conditions
with one thing in common: Inflammation of the lining
of the stomach. Gastritis may occur suddenly (acute
gastritis) or appear slowly over time (chronic gastritis).
In some cases, gastritis can lead to ulcers and an
increased risk of stomach cancer.
Causes
Causes of gastritis include:
infection with a bacteria called helicobacter pylori (H. pylori)
taking anti-inflammatory painkillers (such as ibuprofen) and aspirin.
drinking too much alcohol.
being very stressed and unwell, such as after surgery.
Risk factors
Factors that increase your risk of gastritis include:

Bacterial infection. A bacterial infection called Helicobacter pylori, also known as H. pylori, is one of the most common
worldwide human infections.
Regular use of pain relievers. Pain relievers known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, also called NSAIDs, can
cause both acute gastritis and chronic gastritis. N
Older age. Older adults have an increased risk of gastritis because the stomach lining tends to thin with age.
Cancer treatment. Chemotherapy medicines or radiation treatment can increase your risk of gastritis.
Your own body attacking cells in your stomach. Called autoimmune gastritis, this type of gastritis occurs when your
body attacks the cells that make up your stomach lining. This reaction can wear away at your stomach's protective
barrier.
Symptoms

Gastritis doesn't always cause symptoms. When it does, the symptoms of gastritis may include:

Gnawing or burning ache or pain, called indigestion, in your upper belly. This feeling may
become either worse or better after eating.
Nausea.
Vomiting.
A feeling of fullness in your upper abdomen after eating.
Treatment
Treatment of gastritis depends on the specific cause. Acute gastritis caused by NSAIDs or alcohol may be
relieved by stopping use of those substances.

Medicines used to treat gastritis include:

Antibiotics to kill H. pylori. For H. pylori in your digestive tract, your healthcare professional may
recommend a combination of antibiotics to kill the germs.
Medicines that block acid production and promote healing.

Long-term use of proton pump inhibitors, particularly at high doses, may increase your risk of hip, wrist and
spine fractures. Ask your healthcare professional whether a calcium supplement may reduce this risk.

Medicines to reduce acid production. Acid blockers, also called histamine blockers, reduce the amount of
acid released into your digestive tract. Reducing acid relieves gastritis pain and encourages healing.
Medicines that neutralize stomach acid. Your healthcare professional may include an antacid in your
treatment. Antacids neutralize existing stomach acid and can provide rapid pain relief.
“Unlike the brain,the stomach alerts you when its empty.”

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