Gastritis is a term used to define the inflammation of the gastric mucosa, while peptic ulcer describes an ulceration located in the distal third of the esophagus, the stomach, or the first portion of the duodenum.
GASTRITIS
Gastritis is defined as an inflammation of the gastric mucosa. Although the signs and symptoms of a patient can generally be used as a guide, the definitive diagnosis of gastritis is done by an endoscopy, not only with the purpose of discovering the lesion but also to rule out other
pathologies that can be riskier for the health of the patient. Endoscopic view Antrum with mild inflammatory changes shows patchy reddening and discrete unevenness, as evidenced by irregular highlighting.
PEPTIC ULCER
Peptic ulcer is a disorder of the digestive tract located generally in the stomach, the duodenum, and less frequently in the distal esophagus. Among the many different factors that can be associated with an increased incidence of peptic ulcers we find spicy foods or drinks such as coffee, tea, or alcohol, cigarette smoking, certain medications, and stressful situations.
More than 50% of patients with peptic ulcer do not experience any significant symptom for two or more years before being checked by a physician. This illustration shows a benign gastric ulcer with a regular and smooth border.
PEPTIC ULCER COMPLICATIONS
The most frequent complications of peptic ulcers are hemorrhage and perforation which, by means of different mechanisms, can be self-limited or cause several clinical presentations ranging from moderate to severe, even putting the life of the patient at risk. A third, less common complication is luminal obstruction. A peptic ulcer is perforated when the lesion expands, piercing the muscular layers and the serosa. Perforation is more frequent when the ulcerous lesions are located on the anterior walls or curvatures. At the same time, perforated ulcers of the posterior walls can penetrate other structures. This image shows a perforated ulcer of the posterior wall of the first portion of the duodenum.
Gastritis es un término utilizado para definir a la inflamación de la mucosa gástrica, mientras que la úlcera péptica describe a una lesión ulcerosa localizada preferentemente en el estómago, en la primera porción del duodeno, o en el tercio distal del esófago.
GASTRITIS
Se define como gastritis a la inflamación de la mucosa gástrica. Si bien los signos y síntomas de un paciente suelen ser orientativos, el diagnóstico definitivo de gastritis se establece mediante endoscopia, destinada a descubrir la lesión y descartar otras patologías de mayor relevancia para la salud del paciente.
ULCERA PEPTICA
La úlcera péptica es una enfermedad del tubo digestivo con localización npreferente en el estómago y en el duodeno, como así también aunque con menor frecuencia, en el esófago distal. Su origen puede deberse a múltiples factores, como por ejemplo alimentos muy condimentados o infusiones como café, mate, etc. o bebidas alcohólicas en exceso, tabaquismo (en especial cigarrillos), diferentes tipos de medicamentos, y situaciones de estrés.
COMPLICACIONES DE LA ULCERA PEPTICA
Las complicaciones más frecuentes de la úlcera péptica son la perforación y la hemorragia digestiva, las cuales pueden, por distintos mecanismos, autolimitarse o determinar distintos cuadros clínicos desde moderados a severos, comprometiendo inclusive la vida del enfermo.
