Chronic Gastritis

Question 1

What are types of chronic gastritis?

Answer 1

Autoimmune
Bacterial (H. Pylori)
Chemical

Question 2

What does H. Pylori Gastritis predispose to ?

Answer 2

Duodenal Ulcer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastric Carcinoma
Gastric Lymphoma

Question 3

What are the causes of H. Pylori Gastritis?

Answer 3

Bacteria inhibits a niche between the epithelial cell surface and mucous barrier

Question 4

What are the complications of autoimmune gastritis?

Answer 4

Macrocytic anaemia due to vitamin B12 deficiency
Atrophy and intestinal metaplasia in the body of the stomach
Increased risk of malignancy

Question 5

What are the causes of chemical gastritis?

Answer 5

NSAIDs
Alcohol
Bile Reflux
Injury to the mucus layer by fat solvents

Question 6

What are the signs of chemical gastritis?

Answer 6

Marked epithelial regeneration, hyperplasia, congestion and little inflammation

Question 7

What are the complications of chemical gastritis?

Answer 7

Erosions

Ulcers