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Gastritis in the elderly.

L K Green1, D Y Graham

  • 1Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Houston, Texas.

Gastroenterology Clinics of North America
|June 1, 1990
PubMed
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Gastritis is more common in the elderly, with age-related increases in Helicobacter pylori infection. This review explores gastritis types, pathogenesis, and links to hypochlorhydria and gastric cancer in older adults.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Geriatrics
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • The elderly population exhibits a higher incidence of gastritis and its associated complications.
  • Gastritis is broadly classified into acute and chronic forms, with Type A and Type B being the major categories.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the clinical findings, histologic features, and pathogenesis of gastritis in the elderly.
  • To explore the association between gastritis, Helicobacter pylori infection, hypochlorhydria, and gastric carcinoma in older adults.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on age-related changes in gastritis prevalence and etiology.
  • Analysis of the relationship between Helicobacter pylori infection rates and gastritis in the elderly population.

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Main Results:

  • Prevalence of gastritis increases with age in the elderly.
  • Helicobacter pylori infection frequency shows an age-related rise, paralleling gastritis prevalence.
  • A significant association exists between gastritis in the elderly and conditions like hypochlorhydria and gastric carcinoma.

Conclusions:

  • Gastritis is a significant health concern in the elderly, influenced by age-related factors and infections.
  • Understanding the pathogenesis and associations of gastritis in older adults is crucial for managing hypochlorhydria and reducing gastric cancer risk.