Diseases of the stomach are unpleasant and painful ailments that affect appetite, good mood and active performance. They cause inconvenience in everyday life and cause severe and painful complications.
One of these types of gastrointestinal diseases is erosive gastritis (classification and code according to ICD-10 will be discussed in this article). You will also find answers to important and interesting questions. What are the causes of the disease? What are the symptoms of the disease? And what are the methods of its treatment?
However, before learning more about the disease, let's get acquainted with the International Classification of Diseases and determine which code is assigned to erosive gastritis (according to ICD-10).
Worldwide systematization
The International Classification of Diseases is a normative document that ensures worldwide unity of methods and materials. In the Russian Federation, the healthcare system made the transition to the international classification back in 1999.
Is the ICD-10 code reserved for erosive gastritis? Let's find out.
Classification of gastritis
According to this systematization, recognized both in our homeland and throughout the world, diseases of the digestive organs are classified by the following designations: K00 – K93 (code according to ICD-10). Erosive gastritis is listed under the code K29.0 and is diagnosed as an acute hemorrhagic form.
There are other forms of this disease, and here are the signs that are assigned to them:
- K29.0 (code according to ICD-10) - erosive gastritis (another name is acute hemorrhagic);
- K29.1 - other acute forms of the disease;
- K29.2 - alcoholic (provoked by abuse of alcohol);
- K29.3 - superficial gastritis in a chronic manifestation;
- K29.4 - atrophic in a chronic course;
- K29.5 - chronic course of antrum and fundus gastritis ;
- K29.6 - other chronic diseases of gastritis;
- K29.7 - unspecified pathology.
The above classification indicates that each type of disease has its own ICD-10 code. Erosive gastritis is also included in this list of international ailments.
What is this disease and what are the causes of its occurrence?
Briefly about the main ailment
As mentioned above, erosive gastritis of the stomach (ICD-10 code: K29.0) is a fairly common disease of the gastrointestinal tract, characterized by the appearance on the mucosa of a large number of erosions (round red formations).
This pathology most often manifests itself in acute form and is complicated by internal bleeding. However, chronic erosive gastritis is also diagnosed (ICD-10 code: K29.0), which may appear in a sluggish form of the disease or not be accompanied by symptoms at all.
This type of ailment of the gastrointestinal tract is considered the longest, taking into account the time spent on treatment. Most often it is observed in adult patients, especially in men.
What are the reasons for its origin?
Disease provocateurs
According to medical studies, erosive gastritis (code according to ICD-10: K29.0) may be a consequence of factors such as:
- the influence of bacteria (e.g. Helicobacter pylori) or viruses;
- long-term use of certain drugs, including non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs;
- prolonged abuse of alcohol or drugs;
- lingering stress;
- diabetes;
- pathological changes in the thyroid gland;
- chronic diseases of the heart, respiratory system, blood vessels, kidneys, liver;
- improper diet, violation of the regime;
- harmful working or living conditions;
- oncology of the stomach;
- violation of blood circulation in this organ;
- hormonal disbalance;
- mucosal injury.
Classification of ailment
Depending on what caused the disease, erosive gastritis (ICD-10 code: K29.0) is divided into:
- primary, arising in practically healthy people;
- secondary, resulting from serious chronic diseases.
The following are the forms of this disease:
- Acute ulcerative. May occur due to injuries and burns to the stomach. It manifests itself in bloody impurities in vomit and feces.
- Chronic erosive gastritis (code according to ICD-10: K29.0) is characterized by a change in exacerbations and remissions of the disease. Erosive neoplasms reach five to seven millimeters.
- Antral. It affects the lower part of the stomach. Called by bacteria and pathogens.
- Reflux. A very severe form of the disease, accompanied by the release of exfoliated organ tissues through vomiting. Ulcers can reach one centimeter.
- Erosive hemorrhagic. Complicated by severe and heavy bleeding, leading to a likely death.
How is the underlying disease manifested?
Symptoms of the disease
In order to seek qualified medical help in time, it is very important to recognize the first symptoms of erosive gastritis as early as possible (ICD-10 code: K29.0). The main symptoms of this ailment are listed below:
- Acute spasmodic pain in the stomach, aggravating as new ulcers form.
- Pronounced heartburn (or burning in the chest), not associated with meals.
- Constant feeling of heaviness in the stomach.
- Sharp and strong weight loss.
- An intestinal upset (alternating constipation with diarrhea, an admixture of blood in the caro-ejaculation, black feces - indicates stomach bleeding).
- Burping.
- Bitter taste in the mouth.
- Lack of appetite.
These manifestations are characteristic of acute erosive gastritis (ICD-10 code: K29.0). If you have several of the above symptoms, even the most insignificant ones, you should immediately contact a medical institution.
However, it must be remembered that chronic (chronic) erosive gastritis (ICD-10 code: K29.0) is almost asymptomatic. His first visible manifestations may be spotting during vomiting and bowel movements.
How is a disease diagnosed?
Definition of ailment
Symptoms of erosive gastritis are largely similar to the manifestations of diseases such as oncology, stomach ulcers, varicose veins in this organ.
Therefore, it is very important to conduct the correct diagnosis of the disease in order to most accurately establish a true diagnosis. What will the medical examinations include?
First of all, the patient will be asked to take a blood test (to identify inflammatory processes, complications and pathologies) and feces (to detect bloody impurities). It will also be necessary to provide vomit for research (to establish bacteria and parasites).
A possible next step in the diagnosis will be an X-ray of the abdominal organs. This examination is performed in several projections, taking into account the different position of the patient's body (standing and lying). Half an hour before the procedure, the patient will need to put several Aeron tablets under the tongue to relax the organ under study.
It may also be necessary to conduct an ultrasound examination of the gastrointestinal tract, carried out in two stages on an empty stomach. Initially, an examination of the internal organs at rest will be carried out. Then the patient will be offered to drink a little more than half a liter of water, and the ultrasound will continue.
All of the above manipulations are very important. However, the most effective diagnostic method is endoscopy.
Gastroscopy
The essence of this procedure is as follows: inside, through the oral opening, an endoscope falls - a flexible tube, at the ends of which there is a camera and an eyepiece.
Thanks to what he saw, the specialist will be able to evaluate the full picture of the disease, recognize all the subtleties of the disease and prescribe the only correct treatment.
What will it be?
Drug therapy
Treatment of erosive gastritis (ICD-10 code: K29.0) is based on the following basic principles:
- destruction of the pathogen (“Clarithromycin”, “Pilobact Neo”, “Metronidazole”, “Amoxicillin”);
- decrease in aggression of hydrochloric acid (“Almagel”, “Maalox”, “Rennie”);
- Promoting proper digestive processes (Mezim, Pangrol, Festal);
- normalization of acidity (“Famotidine”, “Omez”, “Control”);
- stopping bleeding (Etamzilat, Vikasol);
- use of antibiotics;
- removal of painful cramps and sensations.
These drugs are also used for exacerbation of erosive gastritis (ICD-10 code: K29.0). The attending physician will prescribe individual therapy, which will need to be applied in accordance with the prescribed dosage and schedule for taking the drugs.
However, any drug treatment will be ineffective if you do not follow proper nutrition.
Diet
Here are the basic principles of a diet for patients with gastritis:
- Do not eat fatty, fried and smoked dishes;
- it is forbidden to use flour, sweets, spices;
- balanced use of vitamins;
- It is recommended to cook meals steamed;
- meals should be frequent (about six times a day);
- servings should be small;
- dishes should be consumed warm and porridge;
- prepare food on water, not on broths.
Is it possible to use alternative medicine as a treatment for erosive gastritis?
Folk recipes
There are effective and effective recipes for traditional medicine that will help not only relieve symptoms, but also cure the disease. They can be used as part of complex therapy, after consultation with your doctor.
What are these funds?
First of all, an infusion of calendula . It can be prepared as follows: pour one tablespoon of flowers with a glass of boiling water, insist for an hour, strain and drink a tablespoon three times a day. This medicine will reduce the inflammatory process, reduce acidity and neutralize bacteria.
An infusion of several herbs taken in two tablespoons (St. John's wort, yarrow, chamomile) and celandine (one tablespoon) will also be very effective. Pour the mixture with seven glasses of boiling water and insist for half an hour. Drink half a glass four times a day.
An effective treatment for erosive gastritis can be freshly squeezed juices of beets, cabbage, carrots or potatoes, which can be drunk one hundred milliliters four times a day half an hour before meals.
An interesting recipe for traditional medicine is aloe mixed with honey. To do this, take ten leaves of the plant (after holding them at night in the refrigerator), grind them with a blender and cook in a water bath for ten minutes. Then add honey (from a proportion of one to one) and boil for another minute. Take one tablespoon on an empty stomach. The mixture should be stored in the refrigerator.
And here is another effective tool: mix half a kilogram of honey with fifty grams of lard and thirty grams of propolis, chop, melt and cook over low heat until everything is dissolved. Apply one tablespoon half an hour before meals.
And finally
As you can see, erosive gastritis is a very serious disease, accompanied by unpleasant symptoms and manifestations. In order to recover from the disease, it is important to consult a doctor on time and strictly adhere to the prescribed treatment.
Along with drug therapy, it is recommended to use a diet and moderate physical activity. You can also seek help from a people's medicine cabinet.
Good health to you!