Patient's question:
Gastroscopy: (Antrum) Chronic atrophic gastritis (moderate) with intestinal metaplasia, remission phase, is the condition severe? Is intestinal metaplasia considered dysplasia?Doctor's answer:
Atrophic gastritis refers to the expansion or even disappearance of gastric glandular cells. Due to the expansion or disappearance of glandular cells, the gastric mucosa becomes thin to varying degrees, often accompanied by intestinal metaplasia, inflammatory reactions, and dysplasia. To achieve this, please follow these points:1. The food you consume should be fresh and highly nutritious, ensuring sufficient intake of protein, vitamins, and iron. Maintain regular bowel movements, avoid overeating, and do not consume excessively cold or hot foods. Use minimal or no irritating seasonings such as chili powder.
2. Limit alcohol consumption and avoid smoking to prevent the harm of nicotine to the gastric mucosa. Undergo regular check-ups and, if necessary, have a gastroscopy examination.