Gastritis is inflammation of stomach lining. Can be acute (sudden) or chronic (slow progression). Most cases improve quickly with treatment
Gastritis is inflammation of the stomach lining. Can be acute (2-10 days) or chronic (weeks to years). Most common type is H. pylori gastritis
H. pylori infects stomach lining and small intestine. Most people with H. pylori have no symptoms. Bacteria spreads through vomit, stool, saliva, contaminated food/water. Most common in children
Sydney working party addressed gastric inflammatory diseases in late 20th century. Houston conference critically updated Sydney classification. Kyoto Global Consensus Report and Maastricht-Florence conferences added new evidence
Stomach is located inferior to esophagus, connecting to duodenum. Empty stomach is fist-sized, can hold up to 4 liters of food. Stomach serves as temporary holding chamber, not primary digestion site. Contains four main regions: cardia, fundus, body, and pylorus
Achlorhydria is absence or low production of hydrochloric acid in stomach. Affects 2.5% under 60, 5% over 60, 12% over 80. 27% of men and women experience varying degrees