Gastritis Center - Bradenton, FL
Bradenton Gastroenterologist Doctors for GastritisType of Physician: Gastroenterologist What is a Gastroenterologist? A subspecialty certification by the Board of Internal Medicine; practitioners focus on the stomach, intestines, colon, liver, and gallbladder (digestive organs). The gastroenterologist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice and they consult with surgeons when abdominal operations are indicated. Specialty: Gastroenterology Common Name: GI Doctor Gastroenterologist Doctors in Bradenton * Sun Coast GI Associates  Sun Coast GI Associates  Sun Coast GI Associates  Sun Coast GI Associates  Sun Coast GI Associates  Gastroenterology Associates of Manatee PA  Gastroenterology Associates of Manatee PA  Gastroenterology Associates of Manatee PA  Rosabella Shek MD  Digestive Disease Specialist  Digestive Disease Specialist  Brandenton Gastroenterology  Digestive Disease Specialists  Cynthia Collawn MD  Elliot M Livstone MD  Thomas O'Malley & Michael Hall MDs  Constantine G Marousis MD  Lee S Mitchel MD PA  Thomas O'Malley & Michael Hall MDs  Gastroenterology Associates of Sarasota  Sarasota Digestive Health Specialist  Gastroenterology Associates of Sarasota  Sarasota Digestive Health Specialist  Center for Digestive Diseases  Michael P Sassaris MD  Intercoastal Medical Group Gastroenterology  Intercoastal Medical Group Gastroenterology  Intercoastal Medical Group Gastroenterology  Intercoastal Medical Group Gastroenterology  Sarasota Gastroenterology  Pediatric Gastroenterology  Joseph A Boulay Jr. MD PA  Paul E McRae MD  Dwarka G Nath MD PA  Ashok K Dhaduvai MD  Robert H Wharton MD  Center for Digestive Diseases  Center for Digestive Diseases  Girish B Patel MD  Center for Digestive Care Inc  Center for Digestive Care Inc  Center for Digestive Care Inc  Center for Digestive Care Inc  Gastroenterology & Oncology Assoc  Advanced Gastro & Liver Care PA  Iyunni V S Nath MD PA  Bay Pines VA Medical Center  Florida Center For Gastroenterology  Florida Center For Gastroenterology  Florida Center For Gastroenterology  Florida Center For Gastroenterology  Florida Center For Gastroenterology  A J Bidani MD  Peter R Dumas MD  Robert H Felman MD  South County Gastroenterology  Heidi E Goldberg MD  Drs Whitaker, Weintraub, Prockop & Grizzard  John Isaac Delgado MD  John Q Stauffer MD Palma CEIA Medical Group  Morris R Hanan MD PA  Jay M Raja MD & Premala Raja MD  Suncoast Internal Medicine Consultants  Lifelink Healthcare Institute  Pediatric Gastroenterology  Diagnostic Clinic Largo  Gastroenterology Associates of Venice & Englewood  Gastroenterology Associates of Venice & Englewood  David R Heiman MD PA  Roland David Shepard MD  Norman B Edgerton Jr. MD PA  Colin T Chircop MD  Leopoldo Grauer MD FACG  HealthPoint Medical Group  Gerald H Dominguez MD  HealthPoint Medical Group  HealthPoint Medical Group  Center For Digestive Healthcare  John H Ahn MD  Louis Aviles MD  Bay Area Gastroenterology  Bay Area Gastroenterology  Eric D Weston MD FACG  Gastroenterology Consultants Of Clearwater  Advanced Digestive Care  Gastroenterology Consultants Of Clearwater  Gastroenterology Consultants Of Clearwater  Richard J Eatroff MD PA  Satinderpal S Sondhi MD  Gastroenterology Specialists of Tampa  Mazen Kattih MD  Gastroenterology Specialists of Tampa  Gastroenterology Specialists of Tampa  Digestive Disease Associates  Digestive Disease Associates  C T Thomas MD  Ishwari Prasad MD  Morton Plant Mease Primary Care  Gerardo F Palacios MD PA  Anthony DiTomaso MD Bradenton, FloridaUpcoming Local Events2012-05-26
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GastritisWhat is gastritis?Gastritis is a condition in which the stomach lining?known as the mucosa?is inflamed. The stomach lining contains special cells that produce acid and enzymes, which help break down food for digestion, and mucus, which protects the stomach lining from acid. When the stomach lining is inflamed, it produces less acid, enzymes, and mucus. Gastritis may be acute or chronic. Sudden, severe inflammation of the stomach lining is called acute gastritis. Inflammation that lasts for a long time is called chronic gastritis. If chronic gastritis is not treated, it may last for years or even a lifetime. Erosive gastritis is a type of gastritis that often does not cause significant inflammation but can wear away the stomach lining. Erosive gastritis can cause bleeding, erosions, or ulcers. Erosive gastritis may be acute or chronic. The relationship between gastritis and symptoms is not clear. The term gastritis refers specifically to abnormal inflammation in the stomach lining. People who have gastritis may experience pain or discomfort in the upper abdomen, but many people with gastritis do not have any symptoms. The term gastritis is sometimes mistakenly used to describe any symptoms of pain or discomfort in the upper abdomen. Many diseases and disorders can cause these symptoms. Most people who have upper abdominal symptoms do not have gastritis.
What causes gastritis?Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection causes most cases of chronic nonerosive gastritis. H. pylori are bacteria that infect the stomach lining. H. pylori are primarily transmitted from person to person. In areas with poor sanitation, H. pylori may be transmitted through contaminated food or water. In industrialized countries like the United States, 20 to 50 percent of the population may be infected with H. pylori.1 Rates of H. pylori inf... Recommended Reading Related to GastritisEndoscopy (Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD) » What is upper endoscopy?Upper endoscopy is a procedure that enables the examiner (usually a gastroenterologist) to examine the esophagus (swallowing tube), stomach, and duodenum (first portion of small bowel) using a thin, flexible tube through which the lining of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum can be viewed using a TV monitor. How do I prepare for endoscopy?To accomplish a safe and complete examination, the stomach should be empty. The patient will most likely be asked to have nothing to eat or drink for six hours or more prior to the procedure. Prior to scheduling the procedure, the patient should inform his or her physician of any medications they are currently taking, any allergies, and all of their health problems. This information will remind the doctor whether the patient may need antibiotics prior to the procedure, what potential medications should not be used during the exam because of the pat... Read the Endoscopy (Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, EGD) article » Other Related Gastritis ArticlesEmergency Contact for Bradenton
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