Factores asociados a la gastritis en adultos de 20 a 40 años atendidos en la consulta externa y hospitalización en un hospital de la ciudad de Guayaquil.

Abstract

Worldwide, gastritis has a high morbidity. Objective: To determine the factors associated with gastritis in adults aged 20-40 years. Methodological Design: Descriptive, quantitative, prospective and crosssectional study. Population: 60 Adults 20 to 40 years of age surveyed attended in the outpatient gastroenterology office and 25 clinical records reviewed in hospitalization. Results: 32% are of the ages of 32-37 years, 57% of males, 90% of low socioeconomic level, 49% of paracetamol, 32% of coffee, 70% do not consume cigarettes and 53% do not drink alcohol correspond to the exogenous factors. Among the endogenous factors with 48% undisturbed gastric acid, 72% of pepsin does not register, 44% of bacteria Helicobacter pylori altered 68% altered bile, 56% pancreatic juice does not register, 44% pernicious anemia does not register Conclusion: The main factors associated with gastritis are the excessive consumption of medication (paracetamol) and the presence of Helicobacter pylori.