What does it mean to have scattered elevated patchy erosions found in the antrum of the stomach, and what should be done about it?
Scattered elevated patchy erosions in the antrum may be associated with chronic non-atrophic gastritis, gastric ulcers, erosive antral gastritis, and other conditions. These can be treated through medications, surgery, or other methods. Specific analyses are as follows:
1. Chronic non-atrophic gastritis
After stimulation or infection of the gastric mucosa, an inflammatory response may occur, leading to mucosal damage and erosion. Patients may take omeprazole enteric-coated capsules, pantoprazole sodium enteric-coated tablets, or similar medications as directed by a physician.
2. Gastric ulcer
If a gastric ulcer leads to excessive gastric acid secretion, it may cause damage to the gastric mucosa and, in severe cases, result in erosion. Patients may take mucosal protective agents such as sucralfate tablets or hydrotalcite chewable tablets under medical guidance.
3. Erosive antral gastritis
Erosive antral gastritis refers to lesions in the mucosal and submucosal layers of the gastric antrum, where superficial punctate or patchy erosions may appear. Patients may take medications such as ranitidine hydrochloride capsules or famotidine tablets under a doctor's supervision.
In addition to the common causes listed above, such erosions may also be related to gastric polyps, gastric cysts, and other conditions. Patients should actively cooperate with medical examinations to determine the underlying cause and receive standardized treatment accordingly.