Among problems with the gastrointestinal tract, there are those who have similar symptoms. This sometimes complicates the diagnosis. Then we have to do a number of additional studies. This category of diseases includes proximal gastritis( bulbitis).
By proximal gastritis we mean one of the forms of duodenitis, which is often associated with an inflammatory process in the gastric mucosa and has a similar symptomatic pattern. The name indicates the location of its localization. In this case, the nearest to the stomach of the duodenum is the proximal one. Therefore, they are identified under this name. The disease occurs not only in adults, but also in children.
Causes and symptoms of proximal gastritis
This disease has a number of reasons: the colonization of the bulb of the duodenum with Helicobacter pylori bacteria, the toxins of which provoke the inflammatory process, the failure of the motor function of the intestine, affecting the duration of food in it, and causing stagnation, frequent stressful situations,abuse of medicines and alcoholic beverages.
More rarely, proximal gastritis occurs in helminthic invasions, Crohn's disease, giardiasis, unbalanced nutrition, foreign body penetration into the digestive tract.
Usually, patients suffer from pain after an hour after eating. They are localized in the development of the inflammatory process, but can be felt in the right or left hypochondrium, near the navel. If the disease is accompanied by reflux, then the symptoms are nausea, and soon and vomiting, containing an admixture of bile, which leaves a bitter aftertaste. With further aggravation of the condition, the following are added: a feeling of weakness in the body and increased fatigue, a marked decrease in immunity, a headache, an increase in appetite.
Diagnosis and treatment of proximal gastritis
Usually, duodenoscopy and X-ray of this area are sufficient for ascertaining proximal gastritis. To clarify the details - use additional research methods. Any therapy is based on the elimination of the causes of the disease. In this case, they are also guided by them:
- In nervousness, they drink sedatives.
- If there is an unhealthy diet, then it should be reviewed and eliminated all harmful.
- In the case of helminthic invasion, appropriate drugs are prescribed.
- Digestion of the digestive tract Helicobacter pylori is treated with antibiotics.
- Further it is necessary to adjust the motor function of the intestine, reduce acidity, normalize the production of hydrochloric acid, restore the mucosa of the duodenum.
The disease can be masked for a long time, but it can not be started, and at the first manifestations it is necessary to consult a doctor.