Gastritis Center - North Fort Myers, FL
North Fort Myers 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 North Fort Myers * Lawrence W Gardner MD  Gastroenterology Associates  Gastroenterology Associates  Gastroenterology Associates  Gastroenterology Associates  Gastroenterology Associates  Associates in Digestive Health  Associates in Digestive Health  Gastroenterology Associates  Associates in Digestive Health  Associates in Digestive Health  James J O'Mailia MD PA  Gastroenterology Consultants  Digestive Specialists  GI Specialists  Digestive Specialists  GI Specialists  Digestive Specialists  Florida Digestive Care  David M Gutstein MD  Gary M Price MD & David L West MD  Theodore Yaremo MD & Dora O Chizea MD  Moopen & Wei MDs  Theodore Yaremo MD & Dora O Chizea MD  James S Amontree MD  ACP Management  Tareq Al-Khatib MD  Anchor Health Centers Gastroenterology  Gastroenterology Specialists  Gastroenterology Specialists  Jay M Raja MD & Premala Raja MD  Gastroenterology Group Of Naples  Gastroenterology Group Of Naples  Gastroenterology Group Of Naples  Gastroenterology Group Of Naples  Gastroenterology Group Of Naples  Gastroenterology Group Of Naples  Associates In Digestive Disease  Naples Medical Center Walk-In  Rosann Schwartz MD  Joseph G Spano MD PA  Anchor Health Centers Gastroenterology  Anchor Health Centers Gastroenterology  Mohan Narayanan MD  Anthony DiTomaso MD  Gastroenterology Associates of Venice & Englewood  Gastroenterology Associates of Venice & Englewood  Peter R Dumas MD  Robert H Felman MD  South County Gastroenterology  Pediatric Gastroenterology  Sarasota Gastroenterology  Intercoastal Medical Group Gastroenterology  Intercoastal Medical Group Gastroenterology  Intercoastal Medical Group Gastroenterology  Intercoastal Medical Group Gastroenterology  Michael P Sassaris MD  Center for Digestive Diseases  Thomas O'Malley & Michael Hall MDs  Lee S Mitchel MD PA  Thomas O'Malley & Michael Hall MDs  Gastroenterology Associates of Sarasota  Gastroenterology Associates of Sarasota  Cynthia Collawn MD  Sarasota Digestive Health Specialist  Constantine G Marousis MD  Sarasota Digestive Health Specialist  Elliot M Livstone MD  The Medical Practice  The Medical Practice  Francesco Ferretti MD  Digestive Disease Specialists  Roy D Cavalcant MD  Eisenman & Eisenman Gastroenterology  Sun Coast GI Associates  Sun Coast GI Associates  Sun Coast GI Associates  Sun Coast GI Associates  Sun Coast GI Associates  Brandenton Gastroenterology  Rosabella Shek MD  Digestive Disease Specialist  Digestive Disease Specialist  Gastroenterology Associates of Manatee PA  Gastroenterology Associates of Manatee PA  Gastroenterology Associates of Manatee PA  Ashok K Dhaduvai MD  Palm Beach Gastroenterology Consultants  Kenneth F Haas MD  Caroline C Honculada MD  Ridge Medical Associates LLC  Richard J Eatroff MD PA  Digestive Disease Associates  Mazen Kattih MD  Ishwari Prasad MD  Digestive Disease Associates  C T Thomas MD  Continued Care of Plant City  Joseph A Boulay Jr. MD PA  Dwarka G Nath MD PA North Fort Myers, 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 North Fort Myers
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