How often should I have a gastroscopy for chronic superficial gastritis?

  In patients with chronic superficial gastritis, gastroscopy is recommended every 1 year, and the specific time of review needs to be determined based on the patient’s pathological stage and symptom performance.  Chronic superficial gastritis is a digestive disease in which chronic inflammation of the superficial mucosal tissue of the stomach occurs. The main clinical manifestations of patients include epigastric distention and pain, nausea, acid reflux, belching, and early satiety. Clinically, H. pylori infection is one of the most common causes of the disease. In addition, other causes such as long-term improper diet, stimulation by the influence of medications, and persistent bile reflux may also cause the occurrence of this condition. In the initial stage of gastritis, i.e. superficial gastritis, the pathological process affects only the epithelial layer of the mucosal tissue. If the disease progresses further and there is a lack of timely treatment, the inflammation can also spread to the tissues of the digestive tract, such as the glands and inner muscles, and can cause them to undergo atrophy, eventually leading to the development of chronic inflammation or atypical hyperplastic tissue. Therefore, for patients with chronic gastritis or accompanying adverse symptomatic reactions, regular gastroscopy to observe changes in pathological signs has a positive impact.  Patients with chronic superficial gastritis should pay attention to their daily diet as well as life conditioning. The diet is based on light, easily digestible foods to reduce the impact of stimulation of the gastrointestinal tract tissues. The patient should maintain regular habits and avoid staying up too late.