What is histologic gastritis?

What is histologic gastritis?

Abstract. Gastritis is defined as inflammation of the gastric mucosa. In histological terms, it is distinguishable into two main categories, i.e. non-atrophic and atrophic. In the gastric mucosa, atrophy is defined as the loss of appropriate glands.

What is antral gastritis?

Antral gastritis is an inflammation of the antral portion of the stomach of unknown etiology, which probably begins in the mucosa, usually involves the submucosa, and may even extend to the serosa.

Which is worse complete or incomplete intestinal metaplasia?

Patients with incomplete type IM harbor a higher risk of gastric cancer compared to those with complete type IM. However, incomplete type IM is much less frequent than complete type (Type III: 21.5% of 1281 IM cases)[60], so both IM types similarly account for the overall gastric cancer development.

Can antral gastritis cause back pain?

One person with gastritis may have no noticeable symptoms, while another may have severe symptoms. Typically, people report sharp, stabbing, or burning pain in the upper-center or upper-left abdomen. The pain often radiates to the back.

What is the pathogenesis of gastritis?

Pathogenesis. The continuous mucosal injury due to long-standing H. pylori infection, leads to atrophy of stomach. This continuous pathological process results in erosion or ulceration of the mucosa leading to the destruction of the glandular layer and followed by fibrous replacement.

What is chronic active gastritis?

Chronic gastritis occurs when your stomach lining becomes inflamed. Bacteria, consuming too much alcohol, certain medications, chronic stress, or other immune system problems can lead to inflammation. When inflammation occurs, your stomach lining changes and loses some of its protective cells.

What is the prognosis for gastritis?

People with acute gastritis usually recover completely with no complications. However, chronic gastritis may have a range of outcomes from good (early treatment) to poor if serious complications develop. Rarely, complications can occur from acute gastritis.

How do you get rid of intestinal metaplasia?

After confirming a diagnosis of intestinal metaplasia, the doctor can begin treatment. Currently, the most effective treatment is to remove the H. pylori infection completely. This removal is done in combination with the use of antioxidant agents.