,DEFINITIO
N:
Gastritis is an inflammation of the gastric
mucosa, is
classified as either acute or chronic.
INCIDENCE:
The incidence of gastritis is highest in the
fifth and sixth decades of life; men are more
frequently affected than women.
The incidence is greater in clients who are
heavy drinkers and smokers.
, ETIOLOGY AND RISK
FACTORS :
It usually stems from ingestion of a corrosive,
erosive, or
infectious substance.
Aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-
inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), digitalis,
chemotherapeutic drugs, steroids, acute
alcoholism and food poisoning (typically caused
by Staphylococcus organisms) are common
causes.
Food substances including excessive amounts
of tea, paprika, clove and pepper can
precipitate acute gastritis.
Foods with a rough texture or those eaten at
an extremely
high temperature can also damage the stomach
mucosa.
N:
Gastritis is an inflammation of the gastric
mucosa, is
classified as either acute or chronic.
INCIDENCE:
The incidence of gastritis is highest in the
fifth and sixth decades of life; men are more
frequently affected than women.
The incidence is greater in clients who are
heavy drinkers and smokers.
, ETIOLOGY AND RISK
FACTORS :
It usually stems from ingestion of a corrosive,
erosive, or
infectious substance.
Aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-
inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), digitalis,
chemotherapeutic drugs, steroids, acute
alcoholism and food poisoning (typically caused
by Staphylococcus organisms) are common
causes.
Food substances including excessive amounts
of tea, paprika, clove and pepper can
precipitate acute gastritis.
Foods with a rough texture or those eaten at
an extremely
high temperature can also damage the stomach
mucosa.
