gastritis

ECL (enterochromaffin-like) cell hyperplasia

ECL cell hyperplasia refers to an increase in the number of enterochromaffin-like (ECL) cells within the stomach lining. ECL cells are neuroendocrine cells that play an important role in the regulation of acid production in the stomach. Where are ECL (enterochromaffin-like) cells normally found, and what do they do? ECL cells are normally found in …
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Chronic atrophic gastritis

This article is designed to help you understand your pathology report for chronic atrophic gastritis of the stomach. Each section explains an important aspect of the diagnosis and what it means for you. What is chronic atrophic gastritis? Chronic atrophic gastritis is a medical condition where inflammation causes the lining of the stomach to become …
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Chronic active gastritis

This article is designed to help you understand your pathology report for chronic active gastritis of the stomach. Each section explains an important aspect of the diagnosis and what it means for you. What is chronic active gastritis? Chronic active gastritis is a condition in which inflammation damages the tissue covering the inside of the stomach, preventing …
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Helicobacter gastritis

What is Helicobacter gastritis? Helicobacter gastritis is an infection in the stomach by the bacteria Helicobacter pylori. It is the most common cause of gastritis in many parts of the world. What are the symptoms of Helicobacter gastritis? Common symptoms of Helicobacter gastritis include nausea, vomiting, bloating, and abdominal pain. The pain may be worse …
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Erosive gastritis

This article is designed to help you understand your pathology report for erosive gastritis of the stomach. Each section explains an important aspect of the diagnosis and what it means for you. What is erosive gastritis? Erosive gastritis is a condition where the protective lining inside the stomach becomes damaged or worn away. This damage …
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H. pylori

What does H. pylori mean in a pathology report? H. pylori stands for Helicobacter pylori and it is a type of bacteria that infects the stomach. It is a common bacteria that may be found throughout the world. Most people who are infected with Helicobacter will not experience any symptoms. However, in some people, the …
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Helicobacter pylori

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a type of bacteria that infects the stomach. It is one of the most common bacterial infections worldwide, usually acquired during childhood. H. pylori is unique because it can survive in the stomach’s acidic environment. It produces an enzyme called urease, which neutralizes stomach acid, allowing the bacteria to colonize …
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Chronic inactive gastritis

What is chronic inactive gastritis? Chronic inactive gastritis means inflammation of the lining on the inside of the stomach. The inflammation prevents the stomach from functioning normally by damaging the specialized foveolar cells that cover the inside surface of the stomach. What is the difference between active and inactive chronic gastritis? Pathologists divide chronic gastritis …
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Reactive gastropathy

Reactive gastropathy is a condition that develops when substances such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), alcohol, or bile damage the cells that cover the inside of the stomach. Another name for this condition is chemical gastropathy. What causes reactive gastropathy? The inside of the stomach is covered by specialized foveolar cells which produce a substance …
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Chronic gastritis

What does chronic gastritis mean? Chronic gastritis means inflammation of the lining on the inside of the stomach. The inflammation prevents the stomach from functioning normally by damaging the specialized foveolar cells that cover the inside surface of the stomach. What are the symptoms of chronic gastritis? The most common symptoms of chronic gastritis are …
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