Gastritis

Etiology

  • Gastric mucosal irritation/inflammation

Risk Factors

  • Stress
  • ETOH
  • NSAIDs
  • H pylori

Symptoms

  • Epigastric pain
  • Black stools
  • Better or worse w/food
  • Coffee ground emesis if bleeding

Physical Exam Findings

  • May have black stools (if significant bleeding) and guaiac +
  • Sometimes epigastric discomfort on palpation

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