Is atrophic gastritis serious?

Atrophic gastritis, is the main consequence of long-standing Helicobacter pylori infection, and is linked to the development of gastric cancer. The severity of atrophic gastritis is related to the lifetime risk of gastric cancer development, especially in terms of its degree and extent of mucosal damage.

Does atrophic gastritis lead to cancer?

Atrophic gastritis is considered precursor condition for gastric cancer, but not all subjects with atrophic gastritis develop gastric cancer.

What is the treatment for gastric atrophy?

A doctor will typically prescribe antibiotics to treat cases where bacteria is causing atrophic gastritis. In some cases, they may also prescribe medication to reduce the production of stomach acids while the stomach heals. In cases of autoimmune atrophic gastritis, a doctor may prescribe B-12 injections.

Is atrophic gastritis permanent?

Atrophic gastritis will finally end up in a permanently acid-free stomach in the most extreme cases. Severe atrophic gastritis and acid-free stomach are the highest independent risk conditions for gastric cancer known so far.

What disease is associated with gastric atrophy?

Autoimmune metaplastic atrophic gastritis is an inherited autoimmune disease that attacks parietal cells, resulting in hypochlorhydria and decreased production of intrinsic factor. Consequences include atrophic gastritis, B12 malabsorption, and, frequently, pernicious anemia.

Is gastric atrophy reversible?

Other work has shown that atrophic gastritis and intestinal metaplasia are reversible, but only in a small part of patients [13], [14].

What are the symptoms of atrophic gastritis?

What are the symptoms of atrophic gastritis?

  • stomach pain.
  • nausea and vomiting.
  • loss of appetite.
  • unexpected weight loss.
  • stomach ulcers.
  • iron deficiency anemia (a low level of healthy red blood cells)

Can atrophic gastritis be reversed?

Can you reverse gastric atrophy?

No consensus from different studies exists regarding the reversibility of atrophic gastritis; however, removal of H pylori from the already atrophic stomach may block further progression of the disease. Until recently, specific recommendations for H pylori eradication were limited to peptic ulcer disease.

What can atrophic gastritis lead to?

Patients with chronic atrophic gastritis develop low gastric acid output and hypergastrinemia, which may lead to enterochromaffin-like (ECL) cell hyperplasia and carcinoid tumors. For patient education resources, see the Digestive Disorders Center, as well as Gastritis.

Can gastric atrophy reversed?