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Our surgeons are all highly skilled in endoscopy and in the diagnosis of gastritis and its management. Gastritis is a diagnosis made during gastroscopy, with biopsy confirmation.
What is gastritis?
Gastritis and may result from imbalance between acid and mucous secretion, but can also result from infection with the bacterial organism Helicobacter pylori. During gastroscopy the appearance of the mucosa lining your stomach can be inspected for any evidence of gastritis, that typically results in red patches (erythema) and occasionally ulceration. Biopsies can be taken, which are painless, and sent for histopathology analysis to determine if there is active gastritis, and if it is associated with Helicobacter pylori infection.
How is gastritis treated?
If Helicobacter pylori is identified, then
eradication therapy will be required.
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