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Acute gastritis with bleeding

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.

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