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Gastritis is an inflammation, irritation, or erosion of the stomach lining. It can come on suddenly and last a short time (acute), or start gradually and be long-lasting (chronic). It's a common...
Gastritis can also be erosive or nonerosive. Erosive gastritis means the thing that’s causing your gastritis is actually eating away at your stomach lining, leaving wounds (ulcers). It’s often a chemical, like acid, bile, alcohol or drugs.
Treatment. Treatment of gastritis depends on the specific cause. Acute gastritis caused by NSAIDs or alcohol may be relieved by stopping use of those substances. Medicines used to treat gastritis include: Antibiotics to kill H. pylori.
Erosive gastritis is gastric mucosal erosion caused by damage to mucosal defenses. It is typically acute, manifesting with bleeding, but may be subacute or chronic with few or no symptoms. Diagnosis is by endoscopy. Treatment is supportive, with removal of the inciting cause and initiation of acid-suppressant therapy.
Treatment for erosive gastritis focuses on reducing inflammation in the stomach lining to manage symptoms, promote healing, and prevent further erosion. Depending on the underlying cause and ...
Erosive gastritis is more severe than non-erosive gastritis, as it wears away the stomach lining, leading to the formation of sores called erosions. If left untreated, these sores can penetrate deeper into the stomach mucosa and form painful ulcers.
For patients with severe injuries or critical illness, doctors may prescribe medicines that reduce stomach acid such as PPIs, H2 blockers, or sucralfate (Carafate) to prevent or treat stress gastritis. If an irritating substance is causing acute erosive gastropathy, treatment includes removing contact with the substance.