title: Factors associated with chronic gastritis in patients with presence and absence of Helicobacter pylori.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Chronic gastritis is an inflammation of the stomach mucosa, which is considered its main etiological factor the Helicobacter pylori.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  To observe the differences in patients with chronic gastritis as well as the presence and absence of H. pylori, to obtain a better understanding of the etiological factors, clinical, dietary and lifestyle habits and associated diseases.
  
  
  METHODS
  This was a descriptive study, retrospective medical records of patients with chronic gastritis treated as outpatients. Endoscopy and research of H. pylori was used in the diagnosis of chronic gastritis. The survey was conducted through a questionnaire to ascertain the risk factors for chronic gastritis and the clinical manifestations of disease, dietary and lifestyle habits, family history of the disease, weight changes and medications. For statistical analysis was used Spearman coefficient. Data were considered statistically significant p<0.05.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Of the 94 patients evaluated were symptomatic with heartburn, belching, epigastric pain, fullness and nausea. In 56.6% (n = 54) of individuals was detected the presence of bacteria and in 43.6% (n = 40) was not found any specific etiologic factor. Was performed chi-square statistical test of clinical manifestations and factors such as stress and anxiety, leading to positive correlation. It became evident that the risk factors for disease are diverse, including the use of drugs, alcoholism, eating quickly, talking during meals, with significant relation to abdominal distension and reflux. The patients with the bacteria, had a higher risk of experiencing these symptoms.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Various etiological factors in eating habits and lifestyle, as smoking, alcoholism, anxiety, stress, associated diseases and inadequate nutrition, interact to the onset of clinical manifestations, and the presence and absence of H. pylori did not show significant changes in patient clinical status.
authors: Centro Universitário Franciscano, UNIFRA, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil.
authors: Lissa Chamse
authors: LC
authors: Ddine
authors: Charif Chamse
authors: CC
authors: Ddine
authors: Cíntia Corte Real
authors: CC
authors: Rodrigues
authors: Vanessa Ramos
authors: VR
authors: Kirsten
authors: Elisângela
authors: E
authors: Colpo
mesh_terms: D002908:Chronic Disease; D005260:Female; D005756:Gastritis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000382:microbiology*; D016481:Helicobacter Infections; D016480:Helicobacter pylori; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012189:Retrospective Studies