What does "gastric endoscopy activity level 0" mean?

Nov 09, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Shen Yonghua
Introduction
In general, a gastric endoscopy activity score of 0 indicates no active inflammation or ulceration in the stomach. Prior to undergoing a gastroscopy, patients should fast for 6–8 hours and complete necessary tests such as electrocardiogram and routine blood tests. After the procedure, attention should be paid to diet. Patients are advised to seek timely medical care if discomfort occurs and to receive standardized treatment under a doctor's guidance, which helps promote recovery.

Generally, a gastric endoscopy activity score of 0 indicates the absence of active inflammation or ulcers in the stomach. Specific analysis is as follows:

In addition to assessing activity, endoscopic findings also include evaluations of other factors such as atrophy, intestinal metaplasia, and dysplasia. An activity score of 0 typically means that no active inflammation or ulceration was observed during the endoscopy, suggesting a relatively healthy stomach without evident active lesions.

Patients should fast for 6–8 hours before undergoing endoscopy and complete necessary pre-procedure tests, such as electrocardiogram and routine blood tests. After the procedure, attention should be paid to diet. Patients experiencing discomfort should seek medical care promptly and receive standardized treatment under a doctor's guidance, which helps promote recovery.