medical history & physical examination

blood works including H pylori test

GI series and tomography scans

endoscopy

Barium swallow studies

stool exam

individualized symptom management

treat the underlying cause

antacids and H2 blockers

antibiotics

proton pump inhibitors

surgery if necessary

higher prevalence on individuals that drink alcohol and use NSAIDs

prevalence rates of 6.3 per 100,000 population

the morbidity and mortality is dependent on the etiology of the gastritis

the incidence of H pylori infection increases with age

upper abdominal pain or discomforts

epigastric pain

stomach fullness

nausea and vomiting

anorexia

rectal bleeding

inflammation of the gastric mucosa

injury to the protective lining of the stomach