This document discusses gastritis, an inflammation of the stomach lining. It defines gastritis and lists common signs and symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. The major causes are identified as Helicobacter pylori bacteria and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Treatment involves antibiotics to kill H. pylori, medications to reduce acid production, antacids, and lifestyle changes like avoiding smoking and NSAIDs. Nursing care includes giving antiemetics if vomiting, administering IV fluids, providing a bland diet, and educating patients about the disorder. The document also notes that the elderly are more susceptible due to thinning stomach lining with age.

1. Group 5
By:Aishath Ifsha
Aminath Azma
Khadheejath Ayat
Fathimath Sara

2. Objectives
 Definition
 Signs/symptoms
 Etiology/cause
 Medical management
 Nursing management
 Health education
 Effects of disorder on elderly
 Conclusion

3. Definition
 Gastritis is inflammation of the stomach lining and is usually
termed acute or chronic gastritis.

4. Sign and symptoms
 Nausea or recurrent upset stomach
 Vomiting
 Indigestion
 Hiccups
 Loss of appetite
 Burning or gnawing feeling in the stomach between meals or at night
 Gnawing or burning ache or pain (indigestion) in your upper abdomen
 Feeling of fullness in your upper abdomen after eating

5. Etiology/Cause
The two major causes are:
 By a bacteria named Helicobacter pylori
 Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
 Infectious agents
 Autoimmune problems
 Crohn’s disease
 Sarcoidosis
 Isolated granulomatosis gastritis

7. Medical management
 Antibiotic medications to kill H. pylori.
 Medications that block acid production and promote healing
 Proton pump inhibitors reduce acid by blocking the action of the parts of
cells that produce acid.
 Medications to reduce acid production
 Reduce amount of acid released
 Antacids that neutralize stomach acid

8. Nursing management
 If the patient is vomiting, give antiemetics
 Administer IV fluids as ordered
 Provide a bland diet that takes into account his/her food preference
 Offer smaller or more frequent servings
 Help patient identify specific foods that cause gastric upset
 Administer antacids
 Administer pain medications
 Monitor patients fluid intake and output
 Assess the patient for presence of bowel sounds
 Teach the patient about the disorder

9. Health Education
 Take medicines as directed
 Avoid NSAIDs
 Stop smoking
 Drink fluids and get plenty of rest
 Take soft foods
 Drink clear liquids

10. Effects of the disorder on elderly
 Their stomach lining tends to thin with this age
 Intake of poor quality infected foods
 Intake of strong solutions of acids and alkalis
 Improper and long term of medicines. E.g:Corticosteroids

11. Conclusion
 Defintion
 Signs/symptoms
 Etiology/cause
 Medical management
 Nursing management
 Health education
 Effects of the disorder on elderly

14. Reference
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