Gastritis in the elderly.
The elderly have an increased prevalence of gastritis and the complications associated with it. The two major classes of acute and chronic gastritis, type A and B, are discussed as they relate to clinical findings, histologic features, and pathogenesis. An age-related increase in the frequency of Helicobacter pylori (formerly Campylobacter pylori) infection in the elderly parallels the known age-related increase in the prevalence of gastritis. The close association between gastritis in the elderly and hypochlorhydria and gastric carcinoma is also explored.
Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Houston, Texas.
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D000126:Achlorhydria / Q000150:complications; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001284:Atrophy; D002169:Campylobacter Infections / Q000150:complications; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005744:Gastric Acid / Q000378:metabolism; D005748:Gastric Fundus; D005753:Gastric Mucosa / Q000378:metabolism / Q000473:pathology; D005756:Gastritis / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D005757:Gastritis, Atrophic / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D011706:Pyloric Antrum; D014806:Vitamin B 12 Deficiency / Q000150:complications
D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal