Abstract
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.
Publication types
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Comparative Study
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
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Review
MeSH terms
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Achlorhydria / complications
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Age Factors
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Aged
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / adverse effects
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / therapeutic use
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Atrophy
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Campylobacter Infections / complications
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Chronic Disease
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Gastric Acid / metabolism
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Gastric Fundus
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Gastric Mucosa / metabolism
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Gastric Mucosa / pathology
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Gastritis / classification
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Gastritis / diagnosis
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Gastritis / etiology*
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Gastritis, Atrophic / classification
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Gastritis, Atrophic / diagnosis
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Gastritis, Atrophic / etiology
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Humans
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Pyloric Antrum
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Vitamin B 12 Deficiency / complications
Substances
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal