gastrits - Answers Inflammation of the gastric mucosa; occurs as the result of a breakdown in the normal
gastric mucosal barrier. When the barrier is broken, HCl acid and pepsin can diffuse back into the
mucosa
gastroenteritis - Answers Inflammation of the mucosa of the stomach and small intestines
risk factors for gastritis - Answers · Drug-related Gastritis (NSAIDs, Corticosteroids, Aspirin, Iron
supplements)
· Diet (Alcohol, Large amounts of spicy, irritating foods)
· H. Pylori
· Autoimmune Gastritis
Clinical Manifestations of Acute Gastritis - Answers · Anorexia
· N/V
· Epigastric tenderness
· Feeling of fullness
· Hemorrhage (often associated with alcohol uses)
Clinical Manifestations of Chronic Gastritis - Answers · Asymptomatic
Parietal cells can be lost from atrophy, so intrinsic factor functions are lost (can result in pernicious
anemia)
clinical manifestations of gastroenteritis - Answers · Sudden N/V/D
· Fever
· Abdominal cramping
what viruses are the most common cause of gastroenteritis - Answers Norovirus is a leading cause of
foodborne outbreaks of acute gastroenteritis
how is acute gastritis diagnosed - Answers usually diagnosed based in the patients symptoms and a
history of drug or alcohol use
Acute Gastritis Interventions - Answers · Eliminate cause and try to avoid it in the future (drug, diet,
alcohol, etc.)
· If vomiting is present: