Gastritis and Pancreatitis Overview

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<p>Measuring the breakdown of urea by urease (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Inflammation of the stomach lining that can lead to ulcers. Common causes include H. pylori infection, irritants like alcohol and smoking, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.

A bacterium that can cause gastritis and stomach ulcers. It thrives in the acidic environment of the stomach by producing an enzyme called urease.

A test that measures the amount of carbon dioxide expelled from the lungs after ingesting urea. It confirms the presence of H. pylori by detecting urease, an enzyme specific to this bacteria.

Inflammation of the pancreas, which affects its ability to produce digestive enzymes. It can be caused by alcohol abuse and gallstones.

A severe form of pancreatitis that involves the premature activation of digestive enzymes within the pancreas, causing self-digestion. It often results from alcohol abuse or gallstones.

A chronic condition where the pancreas is repeatedly inflamed, leading to scar tissue formation and impaired enzyme production. This often causes fatty stools (steatorrhea).

A condition where the small intestine cannot properly absorb nutrients, especially fats, leading to malabsorption. It can be caused by factors like bile duct obstruction, chronic pancreatitis, and celiac disease.

A test to detect fat malabsorption by measuring the amount of absorbed fat in the stool. A positive test shows two layers, indicating fat presence. A negative test has one even layer, indicating no fat detected.