What does superficial gastritis mean?
Dec 16, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Wang Xuemei
Introduction
In general, superficial gastritis refers to chronic inflammation of the gastric mucosa without atrophy or intestinal metaplasia. If there is gastric discomfort, prompt medical evaluation and treatment are necessary. In histopathological examination of biopsy specimens obtained during gastroscopy, the presence of chronic inflammatory cells such as lymphocytes or plasma cells in the upper one-third of the mucosa may indicate superficial gastritis.
Generally, superficial gastritis refers to chronic inflammation of the gastric mucosa without atrophy or intestinal metaplasia. If there is discomfort in the stomach, timely medical treatment is necessary. Specific analysis is as follows:
In histopathological examination of biopsy specimens obtained during gastroscopy, the presence of chronic inflammatory cells such as lymphocytes or plasma cells in approximately the upper one-third of the mucosal layer may indicate superficial gastritis. Superficial gastritis is primarily caused by Helicobacter pylori infection, but may also be related to long-term irregular eating habits. Typical symptoms include postprandial epigastric discomfort, dull pain, belching, and acid reflux. Patients can be treated with medications such as bismuth potassium citrate tablets, compound rennet capsules, and colloidal bismuth pectin capsules, as prescribed by a physician.
Patients with superficial gastritis should maintain a light diet and get adequate rest during treatment, which helps promote recovery.
