Patient's question:
My second uncle has developed erosive gastritis, which feels very serious. I'm not entirely sure about the specifics, but I know that now he can't eat properly and has asked me to take long-term care of him. He's been lying in bed all the time, and his complexion isn't looking too good either. It seems really serious. What kind of illness is this? Can it be treated?Doctor's answer:
Acute erosive gastritis (acute erosive gastritis) is an acute gastritis characterized by multiple gastric mucosal erosions, also known as acute gastric mucosal lesions or acute hemorrhagic erosive gastritis. This condition has become one of the important causes of upper gastrointestinal bleeding, accounting for approximately 20% of cases. Clinical symptoms are often dull or severe pain in the upper abdomen, accompanied by symptoms such as nausea. A small number of patients, due to the severity of the primary disease, may present with hematemesis and/or black, tarry stools. Bleeding is often intermittent, and some patients may experience acute, massive bleeding, leading to a more severe condition and potentially causing hemorrhagic shock.