Patient's question:
I am 34 years old. Recently, I don't know why I always feel nauseous and like vomiting. My stomach aches sometimes with symptoms of burning and acid reflux. I went to the hospital, and it was fine for a while, but then it started again. Could you please tell me what are the symptoms of atrophic gastritis?Doctor's answer:
Patients with atrophic gastritis may exhibit symptoms such as reduced appetite, anemia and fatigue, and upper abdominal pain or discomfort. Biopsy pathology examination under gastroscopy can provide a definitive diagnosis. Atrophic gastritis is often associated with autoimmune factors, leading to impaired vitamin absorption, which can result in vitamin deficiency anemia. These patients require additional vitamin supplementation for treatment. Such patients should avoid the use of medications that suppress gastric acid secretion, as this can slow the progression of the disease.