What is the cause of recurrent atrophic gastritis?

Written by Wu Hai Wu
Gastroenterology
Updated on February 05, 2025
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Recurrent atrophic gastritis is likely caused by Helicobacter pylori infection. When atrophic gastritis recurs, a Carbon-13 urea breath test or Carbon-14 urea breath test should be conducted to detect whether there is an infection of Helicobacter pylori. If the test is positive, a two-week quadruple therapy containing a bismuth agent should be used to eradicate Helicobacter pylori. Consider using a proton pump inhibitor, such as omeprazole or lansoprazole, combined with two of the antibiotics amoxicillin, clarithromycin, metronidazole, and furazolidone, as well as bismuth citrate, to form the quadruple therapy. (Please use medication under the guidance of a doctor.)

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Will atrophic gastritis and esophagitis cause significant weight loss?

Patients with atrophic gastritis and esophagitis may experience weight loss, as those with atrophic gastritis can have upper abdominal pain, distension pain, and burning pain, accompanied by a feeling of bloating and belching. Severe cases can lead to anemia and weight loss. The main cause of atrophic gastritis is infection by Helicobacter pylori. Of course, immune factors and dietary habits also play significant roles in the development of atrophic gastritis. Once atrophic gastritis is definitively diagnosed, it is crucial to actively eradicate Helicobacter pylori, as well as to quit smoking and drinking, and avoid using medications and consuming foods that may damage the gastric mucosa.

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Can atrophic gastritis with HP positive lead to cancer?

Chronic atrophic gastritis has a certain risk of cancerous transformation. For patients with chronic atrophic gastritis, the first step in treatment is to administer anti-Helicobacter pylori therapy, which includes a proton pump inhibitor, two types of antibiotics, and a bismuth agent, with a treatment duration of 14 days. Additionally, treatments to suppress stomach acid, protect the stomach lining, promote gastric motility, and repair the stomach mucosa are necessary. Treatment methods also involve traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) diagnoses and oral administration of Chinese herbal medicine. External TCM treatments, such as thunder-fire moxibustion and moxibustion on the Zhongwan acupoint, or the acupoints of spleen-shu and stomach-shu on the back, which strengthen the spleen and benefit qi to nourish the stomach, can also play a significant role in treating this disease.

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Atrophic gastritis with intestinal metaplasia what medicine to take

Chronic atrophic gastritis with intestinal metaplasia often arises from untreated chronic superficial gastritis, primarily due to Helicobacter pylori infection. Therefore, it is essential to first check for Helicobacter pylori infection. If an infection is present, quadruple therapy is generally used to eradicate the bacteria, which may improve the atrophy. If there is no Helicobacter pylori infection, treatment mainly involves protecting the gastric mucosa. While there are no specific Western medicines for this, traditional Chinese medicine and a differential diagnosis approach often yield good results. Regular follow-ups are also important. (Specific medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor.)

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"Mild active phase of atrophic gastritis"

Mild active phase of atrophic gastritis refers to the period when gastritis is occurring, typically caused by improper diet. This might be due to overeating or consuming greasy, spicy, and irritating foods, leading to exacerbation of the condition. Clinical manifestations include stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, and decreased appetite, which are inevitably linked to daily life habits. Furthermore, mental stress, excessive pressure, staying up late, and overfatigue can also have an impact.

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Chronic non-atrophic gastritis

Chronic non-atrophic gastritis is also known as chronic superficial gastritis. It is a classification of chronic gastritis, which also includes chronic atrophic gastritis and special types of gastritis as other classifications. Chronic non-atrophic gastritis refers to a condition where the glands in the gastric mucosa do not show atrophy, thus it is called chronic non-atrophic gastritis. Generally, the endoscopic appearance of the gastric mucosa being hyperemic, edematous, or eroded can lead to a diagnosis of chronic non-atrophic gastritis. Treatment mainly focuses on acid suppression, protecting the stomach, promoting gastric motility, and protecting the gastric mucosa. If there is a positive Helicobacter pylori infection, eradication treatment for Helicobacter pylori is required. Patients with chronic non-atrophic gastritis should primarily consume a light and easy-to-digest diet.