Year: 2014
Type: book-review
Abstract: Gastrointestinal diseases are one of the most frequent disorders affecting world population. They are considered among the group of first cause of dead, including colorectal and gastric cancer. Gastritis is one of the most common disease between gastrointestinal disorders and its ethiology is multifactorial, including bacterial origen as Helicobacter pylori, Echericha coli, Salmonella, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs use, alcohol abuse, smoking, salty or shaft food, mayor surgery, traumatic lesions and chronic biliar reflux. Its diagnosis is realized by means of gastroscophy, biopsy of gastric mucosa for histological assessment, blood analysis and faical cultive.The present review summarizes the gastritis, its classification and ethiology. The gastritis risk factors are also discussed enphatizing its control as a key measure in the prevention strategy, as well as the most appropiate pharmacological treatment for its management. It is concluded that the best way to reduce the gastritis is its prevention, risk factors control, healthy life style and appropiate therapeutic management.
Author: Julio César Fernández Travieso
Language: Spanish
Subfield: Gastroenterology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W1602982488