Stomach Diseases

STOMACH DISEASES TREATED

• Gastritis Inflammation of the stomach lining Causes: infection, stress, alcohol, medications (painkillers) Symptoms: upper abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting
• Peptic Ulcer Disease (Gastric Ulcer) Open sores in the stomach lining Common causes: H. pylori infection, NSAIDs Symptoms: burning pain, bloating, bleeding in severe cases
• Helicobacter pylori Infection Bacterial infection leading to gastritis and ulcers Requires specific antibiotic therapy
• Functional Dyspepsia (Indigestion) Chronic upper abdominal discomfort without structural disease Symptoms: fullness, early satiety, bloating
• Gastric Polyps Abnormal growths in the stomach lining Usually benign but may require removal/monitoring
• Stomach (Gastric) Cancer Includes adenocarcinoma and other rare tumors Symptoms: weight loss, persistent pain, vomiting, anemia
• Gastrointestinal Bleeding (from Stomach) Due to ulcers, erosions, or tumors Symptoms: vomiting blood, black stools
• Gastric Outlet Obstruction Blockage at the exit of the stomach Causes: ulcers, tumors Symptoms: persistent vomiting, fullness
• Gastroparesis Delayed stomach emptying (common in diabetes) Symptoms: nausea, vomiting, early fullness
• Acute Gastric Infections / Food Poisoning Bacterial or viral infections affecting the stomach Symptoms: vomiting, diarrhea, cramps

Stomach Diagnostic Procedures

• Upper GI Endoscopy (EGD) Gold standard investigation Direct visualization of stomach lining Detects gastritis, ulcers, tumors
• Biopsy & Histopathology Taken during endoscopy Diagnoses cancer, H. pylori, inflammation
• H. pylori Testing Rapid urease test (during endoscopy) Urea breath test / stool antigen test
• Ultrasound / CT Scan Abdomen Evaluates masses, complications, obstruction
• Gastric Emptying Study Assesses gastroparesis
• Blood Tests Anemia (due to bleeding), infection markers

Therapeutic Procedures

Endoscopic Treatments

• Endoscopic Hemostasis (Bleeding Control) Injection therapy, clipping, or cauterization for bleeding ulcers
• Polypectomy Removal of gastric polyps during endoscopy
• Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR) Removal of early gastric cancers or precancerous lesions
• Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD) Advanced removal of larger or deeper lesions
• Balloon Dilatation For gastric outlet obstruction
• Stent Placement Used in malignant obstruction

Medical Management

• Acid suppression (PPIs)
• Antibiotics for H. pylori
• Prokinetics for gastroparesis
• Nutritional and lifestyle management

Emergency Stomach Conditions Managed

• Severe gastric bleeding
• Perforated gastric ulcer
• Persistent vomiting with obstruction