Gastritis Center - Elmhurst, IL
Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst * Elmhurst Clinic Gastroenterology  Elmhurst Clinic Gastroenterology  Elmhurst Clinic Gastroenterology  MidWest Digestive Disease Specialists  MidWest Digestive Disease Specialists  MidWest Digestive Disease Specialists  MidWest Digestive Disease Specialists  Gerard A Sublette MD & Christopher Boutin MD  Gerard A Sublette MD & Christopher Boutin MD  Dyer GI Clinics of Illinois  Midwest GI Associates  Digestive Disease Associates  Digestive Disease Associates  Gastroenterology Group  Gastroenterology Group  Sinha Chunduri MD  Manuel C Iglesias MD  Mohamad Z Sait MD Ltd  Gastroenterology Services Ltd  Gastroenterology Services Ltd  Gastroenterology Services Ltd  Northwest Gastroenterologists  Digestive Health Services SC  Digestive Health Services SC  Northwest Gastroenterologists  Northwest Gastroenterologists  Northwest Gastroenterologists  Northwest Gastroenterologists  Northwest Gastroenterologists  MidWest Digestive Disease Specialists  Northwest Gastroenterologists  Northwest Gastroenterologists  Northwest Gastroenterologists  Digestive Health Services SC  Loyola University Medical Center  Loyola University Medical Center  Loyola University Medical Center  Loyola University Medical Center  Loyola University Medical Center  Joseph Lagattuta MD  Drs Kane, Misawa & Spiess LLC  K Krishnankutty MD  Drs Kane, Misawa & Spiess LLC  Drs Kane, Misawa & Spiess LLC  North Suburban Gastroenterology Assoc  North Suburban Gastroenterology Assoc  Advocate Medical Group Arlington Heights  North Suburban Gastroenterology Assoc  North Suburban Gastroenterology Assoc  North Suburban Gastroenterology Assoc  Paul Fahrenbach & Arun Ohri MDs  Paul Fahrenbach & Arun Ohri MDs  Fahey Medical Center  BHS Digestive Disease  BHS Digestive Disease  Drs Bernthal, Klygis, Lohmann & Andersen MD  Drs Bernthal, Klygis, Lohmann & Andersen MD  Lake Shore Gastroenterology  Lake Shore Gastroenterology  Manuel Alva MD  Allen J Rosenbaum MD  Therapeutic Endoscopy Associates PC  Therapeutic Endoscopy Associates PC  Gastrenterology & Liver Disease Associates  Gastrenterology & Liver Disease Associates  Gastrenterology & Liver Disease Associates  Gastrenterology & Liver Disease Associates  Gloria J Caruso MD PC  Ashok Jilhewar MD  Mark E Dubin MD  Thomas G Neumann MD  Gastroenterology Group  Gastroenterology Group  Gastroenterology Group  John M Wieland MD  Evanston Hospital Gastroenterology  Evanston Hospital Gastroenterology  Evanston Hospital Gastroenterology  Eduardo Villa MD  Gastrointestinal Health Specialists LLC  Garcia Medical Center  Digestive Disease Associates of the North Shore  Garcia Medical Center  Garcia Medical Center  David N Butler MD & Nadira Ali Kahn MD SC  Riverside Medical  Right Care Medical Center  Northwest Healthcare  Jan H Faibisoff MD  Northwest Healthcare  Midwest GI Associates  Northwest Healthcare  Midwest GI Associates  George Zahrebelski MD  North Shore University Healthcare System  North Shore University Healthcare System  Albert Saporta MD  Midwest Center for Digestive Health  Southwest Gastroenterology  Southwest Gastroenterology Elmhurst, IllinoisUpcoming Local Events2012-06-03
2012-07-03
2012-07-07
2012-07-12
2012-07-22
2012-08-24
2012-09-09
2012-09-09
2012-09-09
2012-09-23
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 GastritisWhat is Barrett's esophagus?Barrett's esophagus is a complication of chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), primarily in white men. GERD is a disease in which there is reflux of acidic fluid from the stomach into the esophagus (the swallowing tube). It most commonly causes heartburn. There are two requirements for the diagnosis of Barrett's esophagus. The requirements necessitate an endoscopy of the esophagus. During endoscopy, a long flexible tube with a light and camera at its tip (an endoscope) is inserted through the mouth and into the esophagus to view and biopsy (sample tissue from) the lining of the esophagus. The two requirements are:
Other Related Gastritis ArticlesEmergency Contact for Elmhurst
Nearby Elmhurst Hospitals *Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Kindred Hospital Northlake Resurrection Health Care Westlake Hospital Gottlieb Memorial Hospital Loyola University Medical Center Adventist GlenOaks Hospital Riveredge Hospital Edward Hines Jr VA Hospital John J Madden Mental Health Center RML Specialty Hospital Adventist Hinsdale Hospital Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital RUSH Oak Park Hospital Shriners Hospital for Children Chicago Adventist LaGrange Memorial Hospital Alexian Brothers Medical Center Alexian Rehabilitation Hospital Chicago-Read Mental Health Center Resurrection Health Care West Suburban Medical Center Resurrection Health Care Resurrection Medical Center MacNeal Hospital Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital Hartgrove Hospital Loretto Hospital Resurrection Health Care Our Lady of Resurrection Medical Center Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Kindred Hospital Chicago Central Resurrection Health Care Holy Family Medical Center Northwest Community Hospital Central DuPage Hospital Advocate Bethany Hospital Sacred Heart Hospital Norwegian-American Hospital Saint Anthony Hospital Resurrection Health Care Saint Elizabeth Hospital Resurrection Health Care Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital Center Kindred Hospital Chicago North Swedish Covenant Hospital Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital Streamwood Behavioral Health Center Jesse Brown VA Medical Center Glenbrook Hospital John H Stroger Jr Hospital of Cook County CINN Neurologic & Orthopedic Institute of Chicago Johnston R Bowman Health Center Rush University Medical Center University of Illinois Medical Center Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital Edward Hospital Methodist Hospital of Chicago Advocate Christ Medical Center & Hope Children's Hospital RUSH North Shore Medical Center St Alexius Medical Center Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Children's Memorial Hospital Linden Oaks Hospital at Edward Thorek Memorial Hospital Lincoln Park Hospital Resurrection Health Care Saint Francis Hospital Chicago Lakeshore Hospital Weiss Memorial Hospital Resurrection Health Care Saint Joseph Hospital Holy Cross Hospital Kindred Hospital Chicago Lakeshore Northwestern Memorial Hospital Prentice Women's Hospital Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Mercy Hospital & Medical Center Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital NorthShore University HealthSystems Palos Community Hospital Little Company of Mary Hospital & Health Care Centers St Bernard Hospital & Health Care Center Provident Hospital of Cook County Featured Articles*Provider Directory Terms of Use: The WebMD 'Provider Directory' is provided by WebMD for use by the general public as a quick reference of information about Providers. The Provider Directory is not intended as a tool for verifying the credentials, qualifications, or abilities of any Provider contained therein. Inclusion in the Provider Directory does not imply recommendation or endorsement nor does omission in the Provider Directory imply WebMD disapproval. |
Suggested Reading on Gastritis by Our Doctors
-
Related Diseases & Conditions
10 articles-
Anemia
- Anemia is the condition of having less than the normal number of red blood cells or less than the normal quantity of hemoglobin in the blood. The oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood is, therefore, decreased. Symptoms of anemia may include fatigue, malaise, hair loss, palpitations, and more. Treatment for anemia includes treating the underlying cause for the condition. Iron supplements, vitamin B12 injections, and certain medications may also be necessary.
-
Stomach Cancer
- Though the cause of stomach cancer is unknown, risk factors for stomach cancer include diet, H. pylori infection, smoking age, gastritis, stomach surgery, family history, and pernicious anemia. Symptoms include stomach discomfort, feeling full after a small meal, nausea and vomiting, and weight loss. Treatment depends upon staging and may involve surgery, radiation therapy, or chemotherapy.
-
Helicobacter Pylori (H pylori)
- Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a bacterium that causes chronic inflammation (gastritis) of the inner lining of the stomach in humans. This bacteria also is the most common cause of ulcers worldwide.
-
Stool Color & Texture Changes (Black, Red, Maroon, Green, Yellow, Gray, Tarry, Sticky)
- Stool color is generally brown. When stool color changes, often, an individual becomes concerned. The presence of the bilirubin in bile is generally responsible for stool color. Bilirubin concentration can vary bile color from light yellow to almost black in color. Changes in bilirubin can cause stool to turn green, gray, or clay-like in color. Intestinal bleeding may turn stool black, tarry, red, maroon, or smelly stool. Medication and food may also affect stool color.
-
Nausea and Vomiting
- Nausea is an uneasiness of the stomach that often precedes vomiting. Nausea and vomiting are not diseases, but they are symptoms of many conditions. The causes of vomiting differ according to age, and treatment depends upon the cause of nausea and vomiting.
-
Peptic Ulcer
- A peptic ulcer is an ulcer in the lining of the stomach, duodenum, or esophagus. Ulcer formation is related to Helicobacter pylori bacteria in the stomach, use of anti-inflammatory medications, and cigarette smoking.
-
Indigestion (Dyspepsia, Upset Stomach)
- Dyspepsia (indigestion) is a functional disease in which the gastrointestinal organs, primarily the stomach and first part of the small intestine, function abnormally. It is a chronic disease in which the symptoms fluctuate infrequency and intensity. Symptoms of dyspepsia include upper abdominal pain, belching, nausea, vomiting, abdominal bloating, early satiety, and abdominal distention (swelling). These symptoms are most often provoked by eating.
-
Pernicious Anemia
- Pernicious anemia is a blood disorder in which the body does not make enough red blood cells due to a lack of vitamin B12 in the blood. Pernicious anemia can develop from a lack of a protein that helps the body absorb vitamin B12, not getting enough B12 in the diet, and certain intestinal conditions that interfere with the absorption of vitamin B12 such as Crohn's disease, celiac sprue, or ulcerative colitis. There is no cure for pernicious anemia, thus treatment is life-long.
-
Barrett's Esophagus
- Barrett's esophagus occurs as a complication of chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), primarily in white males. GERD refers to the reflux of acidic fluid from the stomach into the esophagus (the swallowing tube), and is classically associated with heartburn.
-
Antiemetics
- Nausea and vomiting are symptoms that may be caused by many conditions. Antiemetics are drugs that treat nausea and vomiting. Though some antiemetics for motion sickness and mild nausea are available over the counter (OTC), most require a medical evaluation and prescription.
-
Anemia
-
Medications
3 articles -
Procedures & Tests
3 articles -
Pictures, Images & Quizzes
2 articles -
Doctor's & Expert's Views
3 articles -
Health News
2 articles -
Health Features
0 articles
