What is chronic atrophic gastritis
Apr 24, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhou Chao
Introduction
Chronic atrophic gastritis, also known as atrophic gastritis, is a type of chronic gastric disease. Specifically, chronic atrophic gastritis is considered a chronic digestive system disorder caused by various factors. Prolonged chronic inflammatory stimulation leads to atrophy of the gastric mucosal intrinsic glands and reduces the stomach's ability to secrete gastric juice and pepsin, thereby affecting normal physiological functions of the stomach.
Chronic atrophic gastritis, also known as atrophic gastritis, is a type of chronic gastric disease. A detailed analysis is as follows:
Chronic atrophic gastritis is considered a chronic digestive system disorder caused by various pathogenic factors. Prolonged chronic inflammation leads to atrophy of the stomach's intrinsic glands, resulting in reduced gastric juice and pepsin secretion, thereby impairing normal physiological functions of the stomach. It may be triggered by factors such as Helicobacter pylori infection, long-term alcohol consumption, or underlying conditions like liver cirrhosis. In the early stages, patients often do not exhibit distinct or specific symptoms, and most have mild or no noticeable symptoms.
As chronic atrophic gastritis progresses, patients gradually develop symptoms such as upper abdominal discomfort, bloating, and pain. These may be accompanied by indigestion symptoms including decreased appetite, nausea, and bitter taste in the mouth. The severity of symptoms does not always correlate with findings from gastroscopy or histopathological examination. When such symptoms occur, it is recommended to seek medical evaluation at a hospital as early as possible, where diagnosis can be confirmed through physical examination, blood tests, H. pylori testing, and other relevant assessments.
