What is opesin antral gastritis?

Antral gastritis is one of the forms of chronic gastritis. It is also called rigid. This form of the disease is characterized by the localization of the pathological process in the antral part of the stomach. In this case very often this section narrows due to its deformation. As already mentioned, this form of the disease has a chronic course, in which the inflammatory process captures not only the surface layer of the mucosa, but also penetrates into the deeper layers.

Causes of the disease

Chronic antral gastritis can be a consequence of the transition of the acute form. But most often it develops under the influence of various external factors. First of all, these are the errors in nutrition. To damage the mucous membrane leads to a thermally aggressive food (too cold or hot), the use of sharp foods, rough food, starvation, poor chewing food, frequent use of alcohol. Antral gastritis can occur as a result of prolonged intake of medications that can irritate the mucosa, for example, salicylic acid preparations, hormonal and anti-inflammatory drugs. The disease occurs with hypovitaminosis, hypoproteinemia (protein deficiency). Not the least role is played by harmful effects on production (metal salts, coal dust, etc.), chronic diseases of other organs (kidney disease and metabolic disorders), exposure to infectious agents.

In most cases, gastritis is combined with other chronic diseases of the digestive system (cholecystitis, pancreatitis, enteritis, etc.).

Pathological processes in the stomach with gastritis

With constant and prolonged exposure to harmful factors, the motor function of the stomach is disrupted and its secretory activity is altered. Then there are irreversible or partially reversible changes in its mucosa, an inflammatory process is attached and the restorative function suffers. First, the mucous membrane suffers , then the glandular apparatus is involved. The glands in a chronic course are reconstructed and cease to perform their normal function.

Gastritis can be an independent disease or occur again, against the background of aggravated diseases of the digestive tract. Antral gastritis is also classified according to the reasons for its appearance. It can be endogenous (occurs when exposed to internal causes) or exogenous (when exposed to external factors).

Course of the disease

Antral gastritis is manifested by dull pain in the stomach, the upper half of the abdomen. Dyspepsia (nausea, rumbling in the abdomen, vomiting) is characteristic of this disease. There is increased secretion of gastric juice. Patients complain of burning, loss of appetite, unpleasant taste in the mouth.

Diagnostics

The diagnosis is made based on the patient's complaints. Also carry out a roentgenological examination of the stomach with the use of contrast. In the pictures, one can see the constriction and deformation of the gatekeeper. This form of gastritis should be differentiated from a tumor lesion. The most informative is carrying out an endoscopic examination of the stomach and taking a piece of stomach tissue (biopsy) for the study. Such a patient should be under dynamic supervision and on a dispensary record.

Treatment

If the diagnosis is "antral gastritis", the treatment is reduced to diet and proper nutrition and therapy aimed at normal evacuation of food and prevention of exacerbations.

Apply spasmolytic drugs (No-shpa, Drotaverin), enveloping drugs (Almagel, etc.), preparations of bismuth (De-nol), drugs that stimulate the regeneration of the mucous membrane (Metiluratsil, Pentoxil, etc.). The patient is prescribed multivitamins, mineral water, depending on the type of secretion, physiotherapy procedures. Beneficial effect of treatment in a sanatorium.