Digital DDx
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
Links
Coffee Ground Emesis
Display Path(s)