Gastritis Overview and Nursing Care

Untreated gastritis can cause peptic ulcers, stomach bleeding, perforation, peritonitis, sepsis, and stomach cancer.

H.pylori-related gastritis or ulcers can bleed, reducing red blood cells.

A bacterial infection that can cause gastritis and stomach ulcers by damaging the stomach lining.

A rupture in the stomach wall that allows stomach contents to leak into the abdomen, leading to potentially fatal complications.

A dangerous infection resulting from stomach contents entering the abdominal cavity.

Widespread inflammation caused by a severe infection, potentially life-threatening.

Chronic gastritis, especially from H. pylori, can increase risk of stomach cancer by creating stomach lining growths.

Reducing alcohol, caffeine, spicy/acidic foods, fatty foods, NSAIDs, and lying down immediately after meals can minimize gastritis risk.

Inflammation, irritation, or erosion of the stomach lining.

Sudden inflammation of the stomach lining.

Slow-developing stomach lining inflammation.

A bacterium that can cause gastritis and ulcers.

Infection (like H. pylori), medications (pain relievers), and excessive alcohol.

Protective layer of mucus that protects the stomach from its own digestive juices.

Smoking, high-fat/salt diet, and certain medications.

Can lead to ulcers and increased stomach cancer risk, but isn't usually serious.

A common bacterial infection of the stomach that can cause chronic gastritis.

Persistent inflammation of the stomach lining, often caused by H. pylori infection, resulting in damage to epithelial cells.

H. pylori is specifically adapted to survive in the low pH environment of the gastric lumen.

Persistent inflammation in the stomach caused by H. pylori infection.

Change in the structure of stomach lining cells to resemble intestinal cells, a change caused by chronic infection.

Gastritis caused by an auto-immune response that damages parietal cells.

Gastritis caused by chemical irritants like NSAIDs, alcohol, or bile.

Gastritis caused by H. pylori, or other infections.

Fruits, vegetables, lean meats (chicken, turkey, fish), plant-based proteins (beans, tofu), and whole grains (pasta, rice, bread) are generally recommended.

Garlic, cranberries, ginger, and turmeric may help the stomach get rid of H. pylori bacteria and ease symptoms.

A diet of mild and easily digestible foods prescribed for a patient with stomach problems.

Identifying food triggers to avoid worsening stomach irritation.

Medications that prevent or reduce nausea and vomiting.

Administering intravenous fluids to maintain fluid and electrolyte balance.

Eating smaller, more frequent meals to reduce stomach irritation.

Administering pain medication or antiemetics an hour before meals for discomfort.

Upper abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, weight loss, bloating, feeling full after eating, indigestion, heartburn, stomach ulcers, vomiting blood, and black, tarry stool are potential gastritis symptoms.

A diagnostic test where a patient swallows a substance containing urea, exhales into a bag, and elevated carbon dioxide levels indicate H. pylori bacteria.

A procedure where a scope is inserted down the esophagus to examine the stomach lining, potentially including a tissue sample (biopsy) for testing.

A diagnostic procedure utilizing barium to coat the stomach lining, providing detailed X-ray images.

Treatment for gastritis varies based on cause; medications like antibiotics, antacids, H2 blockers, and proton pump inhibitors may be used.

Antibiotic medications used to treat bacterial infections causing gastritis; multiple antibiotics may be required for a period.

Antacids such as Tums and Rolaids are used to reduce inflammation by neutralizing stomach acid and easing discomfort.

Medications like omeprazole and esomeprazole that significantly reduce the production of stomach acid, used in managing gastritis.

Nutritional intake is insufficient to meet body requirements due to factors like absorption difficulties.

Stopping oral intake to allow the stomach to heal, commonly used for acute gastritis.

A medical order meaning "nothing by mouth"

A way to measure the intensity and characteristics of pain.

Total Parenteral Nutrition ; A method of providing nutrition intravenously.

Underlying cause leading to acute pain in the stomach area.

Regularly checking the extent of a patient's pain every four hours.

Information about what and how a patient eats.