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Gastritis
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Result of a breakdown in gastric mucosal barrier
Stomach tissue unprotected from autodigestion by HCl acid and proteolytic enzyme, pepsin Tissue edema, disruption of capillary walls with loss of plasma into gastric lumen |
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Etiology of Gastritis
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Drugs
Aspirin, NSAIDs, and digitalis Dietary indiscretions Alcoholic drinking binge H. pylori infection Other bacterial, viral, and fungal infections Mycobacteria,cytomegalovirus, and syphilis |
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Clinical manifestation of Gastritis
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Acute and chronic symptoms are similar
Anorexia, N/V, epigastric tenderness, and feeling of fullness Hemorrhage commonly associated with alcohol abuse |
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Dx test of gastritis
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Endoscopic examination with biopsy
H. pylori presence tested in Breath, urine, serum, or gastric tissue |
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Care of gastritis
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Supportive care similar to N/V
NPO Fluids Bed rest NG tube Drug therapy Eliminate cause and prevent reoccurrence in future Eliminate cause Antibiotics and antisecretory agent combinations Correct anemia |
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Life style changes of gastritis
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Diet
Alcohol Smoking |
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Indications for TPN
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Chronic diarrhea and vomiting
Complicated surgery or trauma Gastrointestinal obstruction Gastrointestinal tract anomalies and fistulae |
