What does gastritis look like on an endoscopy?

Endoscopic findings in lymphocytic gastritis include enlarged folds and aphthoid erosions, with the appearance of small, heaped-up, volcanolike mounds pocked with a central crater. This endoscopic pattern has also been described as varioliform gastritis.

Is inflammation of the stomach serious?

Gastritis occurs when the lining of the stomach becomes inflamed after it’s been damaged. It’s a common condition with a wide range of causes. For most people, gastritis is not serious and improves quickly if treated.

What causes inflammation in stomach lining?

Gastritis is a redness and swelling (inflammation) of the stomach lining. It can be caused by drinking too much alcohol, eating spicy foods, or smoking. Some diseases and other health issues can also cause gastritis.

What does redness on endoscopy mean?

Acute gastritis refers to a sudden onset of inflammation of the stomach lining, called the gastric mucosa. When a gastroenterologist performs an endoscopy, the lining appears reddened, and specimens show lots of acute inflammatory cells (mainly white blood cells, called leucocytes).

What are the symptoms of an inflamed stomach?

Symptoms

  • Gnawing or burning ache or pain (indigestion) in your upper abdomen that may become either worse or better with eating.
  • Nausea.
  • Vomiting.
  • A feeling of fullness in your upper abdomen after eating.

How do you treat chronic stomach inflammation?

Treatment

  1. Antacids. Antacids typically contain magnesium, calcium, sodium, or aluminum salts that can help neutralize stomach acids.
  2. Proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs). These reduce the amount of acid the stomach produces.
  3. H2 blockers. H2 blockers are antihistamines that can help reduce stomach acid production.

How do I know if my stomach lining is inflamed?

Symptoms

  1. Gnawing or burning ache or pain (indigestion) in your upper abdomen that may become either worse or better with eating.
  2. Nausea.
  3. Vomiting.
  4. A feeling of fullness in your upper abdomen after eating.

What is stomach erythema?

Erythematous means redness. So, having erythematous mucosa means the inner lining of your digestive tract is red. Erythematous mucosa isn’t a disease. It’s a sign that an underlying condition or irritation has caused inflammation, which has increased blood flow to the mucosa and made it red.