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  1. Gastritis - Overview

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    A group of conditions that cause inflammation of the stomach lining. It can be caused due to alcoholic abuse, infection or underlying conditions.
    Condition Highlight
    Urgent medical attention is usually recommended in severe cases by healthcare providers
    How common is condition?
    Common (More than 200,000 cases per year in US)
    Is condition treatable?
    Treatable by a medical professional
    Does diagnosis require lab test or imaging?
    Rarely requires lab test or imaging
    Time taken for recovery
    Can last several days or weeks
    How is condition transmitted?
    Transmitted through fecal-oral route
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    Family history may increase likelihood
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    Causes

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    • An injury to the mucus lining in the stomach causes Gastritis. The various risk factors for the condition include:
    • Excessive alcohol consumption
    • Chronic vomiting
    • Stress
    • Medication such as pain reliever
    • Bacterial infection by the bacterium H pyroli
    • Bile reflux
    • Food allergies
    • Other disease conditions such as Crohn's disease, HIV/AIDS

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    Symptoms

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    Contact your provider if experiencing new, severe, or persistent symptoms.

    The common symptoms include:

    • Nausea
    • Abdominal bloating
    • Abdominal pain
    • vomiting
    • Indigestion
    • Burning sensation in the stomach
    • Hiccups
    • Loss of appetite
    • Black and tarry stools

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    Where is oxyntic mucosa found?
    Oxyntic mucosa is found in the fundus and body of the stomach, these are the digestive regions of the stomach. It is made up of tightly packed glands which occupy 3/4 of the mucosal thickness. Let’s look at the glands at higher magnification; Close up image of the chief cells within the glands.
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    Treatment

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    Treatment includes medication and diet modifications.

    Medication

    Antibiotics: Used to treat bacterial infection.

    Clarithromycin . Amoxicillin . Metronidazole

    Supplements: Supplements are taken to correct deficiencies of particular vitamins or minerals.

    Vitamin B12

    Acid blockers: Used to reduce the amount of acid released in the digestive tract.

    Zantac . Pepcid

    Antacids: This helps to neutralize the existing acid present in the stomach.

    Aluminum hydroxide/ Magnesium hydroxide/Simethicone

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    Diagnosis

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    One or more of these tests may be recommended by your medical provider.
    Diagnosis involves physical examination followed by laboratory test to identify the cause.

    Common tests & procedures

    Complete blood count (CBC): To check the levels of RBCs, which confirms anemic condition and any H. pylori infection.

    Stool test: To check the presence of blood in the stool.

    Endoscopy: This is done by using a small tube (called as endoscope) with camera inserted into the stomach, which helps to check the severity of the condition.

    X-ray: To determine the exact cause of the blockages or narrowing of the upper GI tract.

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    Source: Focus Medica. For informational purposes only. Consult a medical professional for advice. | Disclaimer: Opinions are from external health professionals and should not be considered as Microsoft's opinion or a substitute for professional help. Consult a health professional for medical advice.
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  1. MyPathologyReport.ca
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    Oxyntic mucosa - MyPathologyReport.ca

    Jul 31, 2023 · Oxyntic mucosa is the tissue that lines the fundus of the stomach and produces acid, intrinsic factor, and pepsinogen. Learn about the causes and effects of chronic inflammation, intestinal metaplasia, and reactive changes in …

  2. Mayo Clinic
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    Gastritis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

  3. Pathologia
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    GI – Stomach – Pathologia

    Learn about the structure and function of oxyntic mucosa, the type of mucosa found in the fundus and body of the stomach. See images of the gastric glands, foveolae, cells and endocrine cells that secrete pepsinogen, hydrochloric acid …

  4. Cleveland Clinic
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/10349-

    Gastritis: What It Is, Symptoms, Causes & Treatment - Cleveland …

  5. Wikipedia
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gastric_mucosa

    Gastric mucosa - Wikipedia

  6. Kenhub
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    Stomach histology: Mucosa, glands and layers - Kenhub

    Oct 30, 2023 · Learn about the four layers of the stomach wall: serosa, muscularis externa, submucosa and mucosa. The mucosa consists of surface mucous cells, gastric pits and glands that produce digestive enzymes and …

  7. National Center for Biotechnology Information
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    Oxyntic atrophy, metaplasia and gastric cancer - PMC

  8. Wikipedia
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    Gastric glands - Wikipedia

    The major type of gastric gland is the oxyntic gland that is present in the fundus and the body of the stomach making up about 80 per cent of the stomach area. These glands are often referred to simply as the gastric glands.

  9. Medicine LibreTexts
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    22.6B: Microscopic Anatomy of the Stomach

    The stomach walls are made of the following layers (inside to outside): mucosa, muscularis mucosa, submucosa, and muscularis externa. The epithelium of the stomach forms deep pits (fundic or oxyntic glands) where chief cells produce …

  10. Nature
    https://www.nature.com/articles/nrgastro.2018.5

    Acid and the basis for cellular plasticity and reprogramming in …