Early diagnosis of gastric mucosal atrophy

The article is professionally consulted by Doctor Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital.

Atrophy of the gastric mucosa, if not treated early, can lead to gastric cancer on atrophic plaques. Therefore, early diagnosis of gastric mucosal atrophy is very important, helping patients reduce poor quality of life and prevent gastric cancer.

Gastric atrophy is a condition in which the cells lining the stomach are destroyed after a few years of gastritis. Atrophic gastritis is usually caused by H.pylori bacteria. They break down the mucus layer that protects the stomach lining from acid erosion. If left untreated, this infection destroys the cells lining the stomach.
In some cases, an error causes the immune system to attack healthy cells in the stomach lining, causing gastric mucosal atrophy. Atrophy of the gastric mucosa if not detected and treated early will lead to gastric cancer.

Early diagnosis of gastric mucosal atrophy can help patients prevent the risk of stomach cancer. Atrophic gastritis can be diagnosed through a physical examination and a few tests. The doctor may examine the abdomen to locate the patient's pain or look for signs of vitamin B12 deficiency such as bluish skin and a rapid pulse.
Some tests to look for signs:
Decreased levels of pepsinogen due to a protein produced by the cells of the stomach High levels of gastrin, gastrin is a hormone that stimulates the secretion of stomach acid Low levels of B12 for in patients with autoimmune atrophic gastritis. The appearance of antibodies that attack the cells and internal factors of the stomach in people with autoimmune atrophic gastritis. Currently, there is an endoscopic method to accurately diagnose gastric mucosal atrophy, endoscopy called Kimura. This endoscopic method has endoscopic devices with the function of resolving gastric surface and digital staining, helping doctors to detect gastric mucosal atrophy at a very early stage with high efficiency. in treatment.
Accurate diagnosis and early appropriate treatment will help patients not lose quality of life, moreover, can prevent and detect cancer at an early stage in areas of gastric mucosa atrophy. thick.

Gastric mucosal atrophy is often misdiagnosed due to atypical symptoms. However, when you see signs such as abdominal pain, bloating, loss of appetite, immediately go to a medical facility for examination, early diagnosis, and appropriate treatment. For patients with peptic ulcer disease, it is necessary to thoroughly treat it, avoid recurrence, and help prevent the risk of gastric cancer.
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