Is atrophic gastritis metaplasia (Kimura C2) serious?

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Hello doctor! Doctor let me ask, I have atrophic gastritis with metaplasia (Kimura C2), is it serious? Please advise doctor, thank you doctor!
Khuu Van Duong (1983)
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Hello, doctor would like to answer the question: "Is atrophic gastritis with metaplasia (Kimura C2) serious? ” as follows:
Atrophic gastritis is an inflammatory condition histologically identified with lymphocytic or plasmacytic infiltration of the gastric mucosa. The transformed image can be observed on endoscopy. In people with atrophic gastritis, the glandular cells of the stomach are lost, replaced by intestinal mucosal epithelium. According to the classification of Kimura C2, the area of ​​atrophic inflammation starts from the great curvature of the antrum, advances to the anterior surface of the stomach, and crosses the small curvature to create a closed, almost symmetrical appearance with signs of mucosal atrophy in a parabolic shape. above the small curvature angle but not more than 1/2 of the lower body. According to Kimura classification scale, atrophic gastritis C2 is mild. However, when the gastric mucosa has reached the stage of atrophic inflammation, he should not be subjective. It is necessary to follow a scientific and appropriate diet and lifestyle to prevent the disease from getting worse.
If you still have questions about this, you can go to the nearest medical facility or the Hospital of Vinmec Health System for a more thorough examination and consultation by doctors. Best regards!

Answered by Master, Doctor Ta Que Phuong - Gastroenterologist - Endoscopy - Department of General Internal Medicine, Vinmec Times City International Hospital