1 Etiology of the phenomenon

The main cause of the development of atrophy of the gastric mucosa is the bacterium Helicobacter pylori. To get into the human body, it can be airborne or with dirty products. The bacterium settles on the walls of the stomach and can not show itself for a long time, but at the first favorable moment it starts to develop very quickly, destroying the walls of the stomach and other adjacent organs.

Malnutrition is also one of the most common causes of atrophic gastritis. A large number of fatty, fried, salty or spicy foods that enter the body, eventually leads to a disruption in the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract.

Excessive consumption of alcohol and cigarette smoking causes irritation and inflammation in the gastric mucosa. A large number of medications taken by a person can serve as a development of a disease such as dysbacteriosis, and then atrophy of the gastric mucosa. The emergence of pathology can be noted against a background of certain diseases associated with the cardiovascular or endocrine system.

Vascular problems and disruption of the circulatory system also cause atrophy. It should be noted that there is a development of the disease against the background of the genetic predisposition of a person. Frequent stressful situations often become a factor that disrupts the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, which can subsequently lead to the death of the cells of the mucous membrane.

2 Symptomatic manifestations of

The main and characteristic symptom of such a disease as atrophic gastritis is digestive upset. The patient's appetite decreases, a feeling of heaviness is constantly felt in the stomach, regardless of whether he ate food at the moment or not, an eructation with a sour smell appears, and a bitter taste is felt in his mouth. A person is sick, there is flatulence and rumbling in the abdomen. Against the background of all this, dysbacteriosis develops, as a result of which the body stops taking dairy products, diarrhea appears. Painful sensations at an atrophic gastritis - the big rarity. If they arise, they are dull, without special localization.

Focal atrophy of the gastric mucosa presents a great danger for the patient in the sense that it is asymptomatic for a very long time. Pathology makes itself felt only when the mucous membrane of the organ is already completely affected. Diagnostics and therapy carried out in time allow completely cure the disease and avoid any consequences.

With antral gastritis, the glands responsible for the production of hydrochloric acid and pepsin are lost in the body, resulting in a mucus deficit that protects the stomach walls from gastric acid. Due to this, the occurrence of inflammatory processes in the organs located near the stomach is significantly increased.

3 Diagnostic measures

The main task in diagnosing this disease is to distinguish atrophy of the gastric mucosa from cancer. The difficulty lies in the fact that there are no distinctive features on which this could be done.

In order to diagnose atrophic gastritis, the following tests should be performed:

1. General analysis of blood, urine and feces. If atrophy of the gastric mucosa is associated with a deficiency of vitamin B12, then when deciphering the analysis, the patient may be found to have anemia against a background of reduced hemoglobin.
2. Laboratory research. It helps to determine the presence or absence of a bacterium.
3. Endoscopy examination. With the help of special equipment, the walls of the stomach, esophagus and duodenum are examined very carefully.
4. Histological examination. For him, you must first submit the material to a biopsy - pieces of the gastric mucosa. With the help of this analysis, it is possible to detect all the pathomorphological changes that result from the disease.
5. Ultrasound examination. This analysis allows to detect the presence and localization of all negative and pathological changes in the organs of the gastrointestinal tract formed as a result of mucosal atrophy.

4 Treatment of pathology

Treatment of mucosal atrophy should begin immediately after diagnosis - this will help the early recovery of the stomach with atrophic gastritis. It is worth noting that the therapy entirely depends on the reason for the development of the disease.

To reduce pain symptoms in the stomach area should take drugs that can not only take off the discomfort, but also reduce spasms. It is known that inflammation of the walls of the stomach weakens, so you need to use drugs that help start the work and reduce the walls of the stomach.

Often with mucosal atrophy, the body ceases to release gastric juice and acid, in this case it is recommended to take enzymes that replace them, often they are supplemented with substances that contain bile. This combination helps not only to produce acid, but also promotes the best digestion of food.

In case of anemia, vitamins should be taken to promote immunity and strengthen the body. Often doctors after the passed course of basic therapy advise patients to restore their strength in a sanatorium, in institutions that specialize specifically on diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.

It is known that the atrophy of the gastric mucosa is the very first harbinger of organ cancer, therefore, it is necessary to take timely treatment for the disease and carefully follow all the doctor's recommendations. Only in this case it is possible to prevent the development of a disease so dangerous for health and life.

5 Special diet and prevention of

Complete restoration of the gastric mucosa depends on compliance with a strict diet during and after the treatment of the disease. Food should be divided, it is recommended in small portions, but often - at least 5-6 times a day. From the diet should be excluded fried, salty, sharp and fatty dishes. All food should be cooked or steamed, mostly in the form of mashed potatoes and mashed cereals. It is recommended to use broth cooked on lean beef or chicken. During treatment, under no circumstances should you drink alcohol, you need to exclude smoking tobacco products.

In order that there is no question of how to restore the mucous membrane of the stomach, you should carefully treat your body and promptly treat all diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.

People who are predisposed to gastric diseases do not necessarily have to live on a strict diet all their lives, but they should give preference to healthy food. This will not only help restore the gastric mucosa, but also prevent many problems with the work of the digestive tract. Proper nutrition, healthy lifestyle, refusal of alcohol and cigarettes are the most reliable and effective prevention methods that can prevent the development of atrophic gastritis.

6 Consequences and prognosis of

The main danger of the disease lies in the fact that it becomes the cause of development of cancer tumors. Atrophy of the gastric mucosa leads to the fact that violations begin in its proper functioning. Most often, this affects the duodenum.