DESCRIPTION
In some cases, AG occurs
when the immune system mistakenly attacks the healthy cells in your stomach
lining.
This is known as autoimmune atrophic gastritis.
This is known as autoimmune atrophic gastritis.
Atrophic gastritis (AG)
develops when the lining of the stomach has been inflamed for several years.
The inflammation is most often the result of infection caused by the H. pylori
bacterium.
The bacteria disrupt the barrier of mucus that protects your stomach lining from the acidic juices that help with digestion.
The infection will gradually destroy the cells in your stomach lining if it’s not treated.
The bacteria disrupt the barrier of mucus that protects your stomach lining from the acidic juices that help with digestion.
The infection will gradually destroy the cells in your stomach lining if it’s not treated.
AG
is often caused by the H. pylon
bacterium.
The bacterial infection most often occurs during childhood and gets worse over time if it isn’t treated.
Direct contact with the faces, vomit, or
saliva of an infected person can spread AG from person to person.
An AG infection can also result from eating food or drinking water that’s contaminated with the bacteria.
Autoimmune AG develops when your body produces antibodies that attack healthy
stomach cells by mistake.
Antibodies are proteins that help your body recognize and fight infections.
They normally attack harmful substances such as. Autoimmune AG develops when your body produces antibodies that attack healthy
stomach cells by mistake.
bacterium.
The bacterial infection most often occurs during childhood and gets worse over time if it isn’t treated.
Direct contact with the faces, vomit, or
saliva of an infected person can spread AG from person to person.
An AG infection can also result from eating food or drinking water that’s contaminated with the bacteria.
Autoimmune AG develops when your body produces antibodies that attack healthy
stomach cells by mistake.
Antibodies are proteins that help your body recognize and fight infections.
They normally attack harmful substances such as. Autoimmune AG develops when your body produces antibodies that attack healthy
stomach cells by mistake.
Antibodies are proteins that help your body recognize and fight infections.
They normally attack harmful substances such as bacteria and viruses.
However, antibodies in people with
autoimmune AG mistakenly target the
stomach cells responsible for producing
acidic juices that help with digestion.
Antibodies may also attack a substance
known as intrinsic factor.
Intrinsic factor is a protein released by
stomach cells that helps absorb vitamin
B-12.
A lack of intrinsic factor can cause an
illness called pernicious anaemia.
In this disease, a B-i 2 deficiency makes it difficult or impossible for your body to
make enough healthy red blood cells.
SYMPTOMS
Many cases of AG go
undiagnosed because there are usually no symptoms.
However, if an H. pylon infection is present, common symptoms include:
•stomach pain
•nausea and vomiting
• loss of appetite
• unexpected weight loss
•stomach ulcers
• iron deficiency anaemia (a low level of
healthy red blood cells)
Autoimmune AG may lead to a B-i 2
deficiency, which can cause symptoms of
anaemia, including:
• weakness
• light-headedness
However, if an H. pylon infection is present, common symptoms include:
•stomach pain
•nausea and vomiting
• loss of appetite
• unexpected weight loss
•stomach ulcers
• iron deficiency anaemia (a low level of
healthy red blood cells)
Autoimmune AG may lead to a B-i 2
deficiency, which can cause symptoms of
anaemia, including:
• weakness
• light-headedness
AG is difficult to
prevent, but you can lower your risk of getting an H. pylon infection by
practicing good hygiene.
This includes washing your hands after using the bathroom and before and after handling food.
Parents or caregivers of young children should make sure to wash their hands after handling soiled diapers or linens.
Teach your children good hygiene practices to avoid the spread of bacteria.
This includes washing your hands after using the bathroom and before and after handling food.
Parents or caregivers of young children should make sure to wash their hands after handling soiled diapers or linens.
Teach your children good hygiene practices to avoid the spread of bacteria.
TREATMENT
most people with AG will see an
improvement in symptoms once the
condition is treated.
Treatment usually focuses on eliminating the H. pylon infection with the use of
antibiotics.
Your doctor may also prescribe
medications that reduce or neutralize
stomach acid.
A less acidic environment helps your
stomach lining to heal.
People with autoimmune AG may also be treated with B-i 2 injections.
most people with AG will see an
improvement in symptoms once the
condition is treated.
Treatment usually focuses on eliminating the H. pylon infection with the use of
antibiotics.
Your doctor may also prescribe
medications that reduce or neutralize
stomach acid.
A less acidic environment helps your
stomach lining to heal.
People with autoimmune AG may also be treated with B-i 2 injections.
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