Superficial gastritis usually does not lead to gradual wasting of patients, but if the treatment is not timely, the disease further development, may also lead to wasting of patients.
Superficial gastritis is a kind of chronic inflammation on the surface of gastric mucosa caused by Helicobacter pylori infection, bile reflux, bad dietary habits and other factors, and the patient’s gastric mucosa will have certain edema, congestion, erosion and other changes.
Superficial gastritis is a common gastric disease, most patients may not have any symptoms, after active treatment can be effectively controlled, or even can be cured, usually does not affect the patient’s health, and will not lead to the patient’s wasting.
However, if the patient’s treatment is not timely, leading to further development of the disease, or even complications such as gastric ulcer, gastric hemorrhage, gastric cancer, etc., the normal function of the stomach will be damaged, and abdominal pain, abdominal distension and other symptoms will occur.
The patient’s digestion and absorption ability will also decrease, affecting the absorption of nutrients. This may then lead to gradual wasting of the patient, and even cause malnutrition, pernicious anemia, weight loss, and so on.
When patients with superficial gastritis experience gradual wasting, it is recommended that they consult a doctor in a timely manner and actively receive treatment to avoid delaying their condition.