Pathophysiology of Gastritis

Predisposing Factors: Dietary Indiscretion (the person eats food that is contaminated the disease causing bacteria) Excessive alcohol Intake Ingestion of strong Acid or alkali (more severe form; causes mucosa to become gangrenous) Precipitating Factors: Overuse of aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflamatory drugs. Bile reflux Radiation Therapy

Gastric mucous membrane becomes edematous and hyperemic (congested with blood and fluid) Gastric mucous membrane undergoes superficial obstruction Scanty amount of gastric juices is secreted with very little acid but much mucus.

Superficial Ulceration Signs and Symptoms

Diarrhea Nausea Vomiting Anorexia Abdominal discomfort Headache hiccuping

If treated: Patient recovers within 24 hrs., although the appetite maybe diminished for an additional of 2-3 days.

If not treated: GI bleeding

Shock Death