Content: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy procedure results (EGD) may contain the following words: "Superficial gastritis; Non-atrophic gastritis; Atrophic gastritis (AG), etc.". So it leaves you confused and wondering - what to do with it?

Non-atrophic gastritis, superficial gastritis, antral gastritis, interstitial gastritis, follicular gastritis, hypersecretory gastritis, or type B gastritis are the same type of gastritis. This type of gastritis can be a result of an infection with Helicobacter pylori. The next step is to do additional tests to verify Helicobacter pylori. Then, if the tests are positive, eradication therapy is prescribed.

Atrophic gastritis, diffuse gastritis, type A gastritis associated with vitamin B12 deficiency anemia implies an autoimmune cause of inflammation of the gastric mucosa of the stomach. In this case the diagnosis needs to be confirmed with GastroPanel blood tests (Pepsinogen I, Pepsinogen II, H. pylori IgG and Gastrin-17), intrinsic factor and parietal cell antibodies and also a histopathologic examination of gastric biopsy specimens. Note: atrophic gastritis has no specific treatment, the combination of medication is developed individually.

Chemical gastritis, reflux gastritis, type C gastritis - such definitions in the diagnosis indicate the flow of bile into the stomach, persistent taking of pain relievers, or stomach inflammation caused by other chemical agents. Treatment is developed individually based on the cause of the disease.


Conclusion: The definitions above are the most used definitions by endoscopists in medical reports. If you have difficulties with understanding the phrasing, please ask a question on our website to get a more detailed answer.

Reference: F. Komarov, M. Osadchuk, A. Osadchuk (2010). "Practical gastroenterology. Part II. Stomach diseases". 78.