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GERD (Acid Reflux) (Expert Forum)
atrophic gatritis
Answered by
Ratnakar Kini, MD - Gastroenterology, Pediatrics, acid reflux, gerd, colitis
Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist
India
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atrophic gatritis
by leo_iam, Nov 02, 2008 04:17AM
I have upper abdomial (abdominal) pain with nausea for 8 years .4 years ago Doctor did endoscopy , Ultrasconic scan and diagnosied for GERD.He have Nexium 40mg for a year.After i stopped nexium pain started appearing again.Another doctor did endoscopy again and now diagonised for atrophic Gastritis with intestinal metaplasia.pls somebody let me know how serious is this?when t will become cnacer,
Doctor's Answer
by Ratnakar Kini, MD, Nov 02, 2008 05:14AM
, Nov 02, 2008 05:14AM
Hi,
Atrophic gastritis with intestinal metaplasia is a premalignant condition.
It is reversible though this concept is controversial.
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The information provided is for patients’ education only and is not a medical advice. Always consult your personal physician for complete evaluation of your health problem.
- Ratnakar Kini M.D.
Atrophic gastritis with intestinal metaplasia is a premalignant condition.
It is reversible though this concept is controversial.
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The information provided is for patients’ education only and is not a medical advice. Always consult your personal physician for complete evaluation of your health problem.
- Ratnakar Kini M.D.
Could you please suggest some treatment and diet/food to control this atrophic gastritis.