Caracterización clínica de la gastritis crónica por Helicobacter pylori en pacientes de 20 a 50 años que asisten al área de gastroenterología del Hospital Básico IESS de Durán.

Abstract

Helicobacter pylori infection has become a health problem, which affects the general population because the infection is largely caused by exogenous factors that alter the integrity of the gastric mucosa layer. The objective of this study is to describe the clinical characteristics of chronic gastritis caused by Helicobacter pylori in patients aged 20 to 50 who attend the gastroenterology area of IESS Duran Basic Hospital. The methodology applied is descriptive, quantitative, prospective, where there is a population of 52 patients diagnosed with chronic gastritis by Helicobacter pylori by endoscopy, indirect observation was used to obtain data recorded in the histories and the survey to determine the associated risk factors. According to the results obtained, 69% are women, aged between 20 and 34 years old with 42%, of mixed ethnicity experienced in the urban area, 6% say they consume non-potable water, 73% consume food of restaurants on regular schedule, among the symptoms are the reaction 83% abdominal pain, 60% acidity, 48% gastroesophageal reflux, 31% bloating, 21% belching and 17% constipation, according to the degree of infection 81% presented a grade of infection level with a cross (+), the type of condition being 40% Moderate GCA and 15% mild GCA, diagnosed by 100% endoscopies, in conclusion Helicobacter pylori infection is due to the risk factors associated with the patient.