What are the symptoms of atrophic gastritis?
Disease description:
I often experience discomfort symptoms such as dull upper abdominal pain, bloating, and weight loss. I'm really afraid I might have developed atrophic gastritis. Therefore, I'd like to ask, what are the symptoms of atrophic gastritis?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
As a common gastric disease, the main symptoms of atrophic gastritis include the following aspects:
1. Indigestion: Patients may experience discomfort in the upper abdomen, bloating, early satiety, or postprandial fullness, sometimes accompanied by nausea.
2. Gastric pain: Some patients may experience upper abdominal pain or a burning sensation, particularly noticeable during fasting.
3. Loss of appetite: Long-term indigestion may lead to reduced appetite, thereby affecting weight and nutritional status.
4. Anemia: Atrophic gastritis can interfere with vitamin B12 absorption, potentially leading to pernicious anemia. Patients may experience symptoms such as fatigue, weakness, and pallor.
5. Weight loss: Due to loss of appetite and impaired digestion and absorption, patients may experience unintentional weight loss.
6. Oral malodor: Due to imbalance of gastric bacterial flora, some patients may develop bad breath.
If the above symptoms occur, timely medical consultation is recommended. Additionally, maintaining healthy dietary habits and lifestyle practices in daily life is important.
