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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aravind Reddy Kothagadi M.B.B.S[2]

Overview

Patients with gastritis may appear pale. Some patients may appear fatigued and in distress if associated with abdominal pain. Vital signs generally appear to be normal. When associated with gastrointestinal bleed, vital signs include tachycardia. Pallor may observed in patients presenting with melena and hematemesis. On examination of the eyes, conjunctival pallor may be observed. Halitosis may be observed in case of chronic gastritis. Chest tenderness may be present on palpation in case of Helicobacter pylori infection associated gastritis. Epigastric tenderness may be present. Gastritis associated with gastric ulcers may result in blood loss and the stool test may be guaiac-positive.

Physical Examination

Physical examination of patients with Gastritis may include:

Appearance of the Patient

  • Patients with gastritis may appear pale. Some patients may appear fatigued and in distress, is associated with abdominal pain.

Vital Signs

Skin

HEENT

Lungs

Heart

  • Chest tenderness may be present on palpation in case of Helicobacter pylori infection associated gastritis
  • S1 and S2 are normal

Abdomen

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