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The article was consulted professionally with MSc Vu Tan Phuc - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine, Vinmec Phu Quoc International General Hospital.Superficial antral ulcer is an injury to the stomach lining that occurs when the lining of the antrum is punctured, exposing the underlying tissues. If not treated in time, it will cause serious complications such as stomach bleeding, gastric perforation, stomach cancer.
1. What is superficial antral ulcer?
The stomach has many parts with different positions. All sites can be inflamed if damaged. Gastric ulcers can be divided into the following grades:Gastritis Congestive Gastritis Superficial Ulcer Gastric Ulcer Perforation Gastric perforation The gastric cavity is a structural part of the stomach, located horizontally from the angle of the small curvature to the orifice. pyloric. This is where food is stored 24 hours a day, so it is easy to get ulcers.
Superficial antral ulcer is an injury to the stomach lining that occurs when the lining of the antrum is punctured, exposing the underlying tissues. If not treated promptly, it will cause serious complications such as stomach bleeding, gastric perforation, stomach cancer, ... affecting the patient's life.
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2. Causes of superficial ulcers of the stomach
Helicobacter pylori: This is the leading cause of superficial gastric ulcers. Viruses: Viruses such as Cytomegalovirus can cause this disease. Fungi: Candida, Histoplasmosis and Phycomycosis directly affect the gastric antrum mucosa and cause lesions. Parasites: Worms cause superficial ulcers of the antrum and other lesions related to the digestive system. Stress stimulates the stomach to increase acid secretion, increasing the risk of stomach ulcers. Unscientific diet, eating on an empty stomach, irritating foods will easily change the stomach acid environment, creating many disorders. Bile reflux changes the environment in the stomach, causing stomach ulcers, especially in the antrum. The side effects of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can be stimulating, affecting the functioning of the digestive system. Alcoholism, excessive drug use.
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3. Symptoms of superficial ulcers of the stomach
Superficial gastric ulcers often lead to symptoms of stomach pain, affecting digestive function. Patients may experience some of the following symptoms:Indigestion, abdominal distension, flatulence; frequent nausea or vomiting. Epigastric abdominal pain: Abdominal pain in the area above the navel appears dull or intense, pain sometimes spreads to the back, causing pain when hungry or when eating too much. Vomiting blood: This is a serious symptom when the superficial antral ulcer has reached a severe stage causing gastrointestinal bleeding. Ợ, an unpleasant burning sensation that appears after eating. Pain when eating, these pains can be very mild or only occasionally appear but persist for a long time. Dark stools, black stools and have a foul, unpleasant odor. In this case, the ulcer can penetrate deep into the stomach wall and need to go to the hospital immediately.
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