Inflammation of the stomach resulting in bleeding.
Symptoms of Acute gastritis with bleeding
The following features are indicative of Acute gastritis with bleeding:
massive bleeding
black stools
vomiting blood
coffee-ground like material with vomiting
It is possible that Acute gastritis with bleeding shows no physical symptoms and still is present in a patient.
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Common Causes of Acute gastritis with bleeding
The following are the most common causes of Acute gastritis with bleeding:
alcohol abuse
short-term NSAID (Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug) use
long-term NSAID use
physiologic stress
portal hypertension
Risk Factors for Acute gastritis with bleeding
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Acute gastritis with bleeding:
bacterial infection
regular use of pain relievers such as ibuprofen, aspirin, and naproxen
excessive alcohol use
stress
Prevention of Acute gastritis with bleeding
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Acute gastritis with bleeding. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
avoid long-term use of painkillers
avoid use of anti-inflammatory drugs
avoid alcohol intake
wash hands with soap and water after using the bathroom and before eating
Occurrence of Acute gastritis with bleeding
Common Age Group
Acute gastritis with bleeding can occur at any age.
Common Gender
Acute gastritis with bleeding can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Acute gastritis with bleeding
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Acute gastritis with bleeding:
CBC (Complete blood count): To check for anaemia or low blood count
Blood test: To rule out the H. pylori infection in blood sample
Stool test: To evaluate the H. pylori infection in stool sample
Endoscopy: To detect signs of inflammation
Complications of Acute gastritis with bleeding if untreated
Yes, Acute gastritis with bleeding causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Acute gastritis with bleeding is left untreated:
stomach ulcers
stomach tumours
pernicious anaemia
blood loss
risk of gastric cancer
Procedures for Treatment of Acute gastritis with bleeding
The following procedures are used to treat Acute gastritis with bleeding:
Surgery: To treat acute hemorrhagic gastritis
Self-care for Acute gastritis with bleeding
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Acute gastritis with bleeding:
Eat smaller, more frequent meals: Help to ease the effects of stomach acid
Avoid irritating foods: Reduce sign of stomach acid
Avoid alcohol: Alcohol can irritate the mucous lining of the stomach
Avoid pain relievers: Pain relievers increase the risk of gastritis
Last updated date
This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
This page provides information for Acute gastritis with bleeding.