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La Gastritis: recomendaciones para cuidar mejor estómago

La gastritis es una inflamación de la mucosa gástrica, capa de células que reviste el estómago por dentro protegiéndolo de la acidez de los jugos gástricos. Aunque no es correcto, es frecuente que el término gastritis sea utilizado como sinónimo de dispepsia(dolor o molestias en el abdomen superior, así como síntomas de quemazón, presión o plenitud relacionados muchas veces, aunque no necesariamente, con las comidas).

Gastritis: recommendations to take better care of your stomach

Gastritis is an inflammation of the gastric mucosa, a layer of cells that lines the stomach inside protecting it from the acidity of the gastric juices. Although it is not correct, it is common that the term gastritis is used as a synonym of dyspepsia (pain or discomfort in the upper abdomen, as well as symptoms of burning, pressure or fullness related many times, although not necessarily, with meals).

Eosinophilic gastroenteritis and colitis

Eosinophils are multifunctional leukocytes, normal constituents of the gastrointestinal tract, except when present in the squamous epithelium of the esophagus. Homeostatic eosinophils reside primarily in the lamina propria of the small intestine and protect against parasites and pathogenic bacteria.

Gastroenteritis and eosinophilic colitis

Eosinophils are multifunctional leukocytes, normal constituents of the gastrointestinal tract, except when they are present in the squamous epithelium of the esophagus. Homeostatic eosinophils reside mainly in the lamina propria of the small intestine and protect against parasites and pathogenic bacteria.