Erosive gastropathy occurs when the stomach's protective lining develops small breaks or sores. Unlike simple gastritis (which is just inflammation), erosive gastropathy can lead to swelling, minor bleeding, and-even in severe cases-visible erosions. Chronic cases carry the ICD-10 code K29.5, while bleeding forms are coded K29.7.
Symptoms can range from mild discomfort to signs of bleeding. Look out for:
Damage to the stomach lining can be triggered by several factors:
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Erosive gastropathy is a condition in which the stomach's lining develops small breaks or sores, often accompanied by swelling and sometimes bleeding.
Physicians diagnose erosive gastropathy primarily through an upper endoscopy, a procedure that uses a flexible camera to directly visualize the stomach lining and check for erosions or bleeding.
The ICD-10 code for chronic erosive gastropathy is K29.5. If there is active bleeding, the code K29.7 applies.
Acute hemorrhagic erosive gastropathy is a severe form of the condition characterized by sudden, heavy bleeding from the erosions in the stomach lining.
Yes. Some patients experience slow, chronic blood loss leading to weakness, while others may have more significant bleeding that requires immediate medical attention.
Treatment may include acid-suppressing medications (PPIs or H2 blockers), endoscopic interventions to cauterize bleeding vessels, and, if applicable, antibiotics to eradicate H. pylori.
Gastritis refers to inflammation of the stomach lining without visible sores. Erosive gastropathy involves actual erosions or ulcers in the lining, often with bleeding.
You should seek medical attention if you experience persistent upper abdominal pain, dark or tar-like stools, or any vomiting of blood.
Yes. Eating small, bland meals and avoiding alcohol, spicy foods, and NSAIDs can reduce irritation and support healing of the stomach lining.
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