1. DIAGNOSIS
   1. medical history & physical examination
   2. blood works including H pylori test
   3. GI series and tomography scans
   4. endoscopy
   5. Barium swallow studies
   6. stool exam
2. TREATMENT
   1. individualized symptom management
   2. treat the underlying cause
   3. antacids and H2 blockers
   4. antibiotics
   5. proton pump inhibitors
   6. surgery if necessary
3. EPIDEMIOLOGY
   1. higher prevalence on individuals that drink alcohol and use NSAIDs
   2. prevalence rates of 6.3 per 100,000 population
   3. the morbidity and mortality is dependent on the etiology of the gastritis
   4. the incidence of H pylori infection increases with age
4. CLINICAL PRESENTATION
   1. upper abdominal pain or discomforts
   2. epigastric pain
   3. stomach fullness
   4. nausea and vomiting
   5. anorexia
   6. rectal bleeding
5. PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
   1. inflammation of the gastric mucosa
      1. infection/H pylori
      2. bile salts reflux
      3. stress, autoimmune
   2. injury to the protective lining of the stomach
      1. ASA & NSAIDs use
      2. alcohol drinking & cocaine use