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Gastroenterologic Disease

Gastritis

LOW SEVERITY

Inflammation of the stomach lining. Can be acute (sudden onset) or chronic (long-term). Common causes include H. pylori infection, NSAID use, and excessive alcohol consumption. Can lead to ulcers and increased stomach cancer risk if untreated.

Global Affected

200.0M

Countries

138

Symptoms

Gnawing or burning ache in upper abdomen
Nausea
Vomiting
Feeling of fullness after eating
Loss of appetite
Bloating
Hiccups
Black, tarry stools (if bleeding)

Treatment Options

Dietary modifications
Medications
Endoscopic procedures
Surgery
Probiotics
Supportive care
Lifestyle changes

Risk Factors

1Family history
2Diet
3Stress
4Infections
5Autoimmune disease
6Medications (NSAIDs)
7Alcohol
8Smoking

Diagnostic Methods

  • 1Endoscopy
  • 2Colonoscopy
  • 3Imaging (CT, MRI)
  • 4Laboratory tests
  • 5Stool studies
  • 6Biopsy
  • 7Breath tests

Prognosis

Generally good with appropriate management. Many GI conditions are chronic but manageable. Early diagnosis prevents complications.

Prevention

  • Healthy diet
  • Regular exercise
  • Avoidance of trigger foods
  • Limit alcohol
  • Smoking cessation
  • Stress management

Research Status

Antibiotics for H. pylori (triple or quadruple therapy). Proton pump inhibitors (omeprazole, esomeprazole). H2 blockers. Antacids. Avoidance of irritants (NSAIDs, alcohol, spicy foods). Treatment of underlying causes. Excellent prognosis with treatment.

Affected Countries

United StatesUnited KingdomCanadaAustraliaGermanyFranceItalySpainJapanBrazilMexicoNigeriaSouth AfricaIndiaChinaBangladeshPakistanRussiaSwedenNorwayFinlandNetherlandsBelgiumAustriaSwitzerlandPolandCzech RepublicHungaryRomaniaBulgariaCroatiaSloveniaSlovakiaLTLVEEIrelandDenmarkPortugalGreeceTurkeyIsraelUAESaudi ArabiaEgyptMoroccoAlgeriaTunisiaKenyaTanzaniaUgandaGhanaCISenegalMaliBFNETDSSEthiopiaSOERDJRWBIMalawiMozambiqueZambiaZimbabweBWNASZLSSouth AfricaAODR CongoCGGAGQCMCFTDSudanMRMaliGNGWSLLRTGBJNigeriaThailandVietnamIndonesiaMalaysiaPhilippinesSouth KoreaTaiwanHong KongSingaporeNew ZealandFJPGSBVUKITVNRPWMHFMWSTOCKNUTKPFNCWFASGUMPPRVIKYBMVGTCAIMSBLMFSXAWCWBQSX

Sources

  • https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases
  • https://medlineplus.gov/digestivesystem.html
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books
  • https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions
  • https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult healthcare professionals for medical advice, diagnosis, and treatment.