Stomach diseases are unpleasant and painful ailments that affect appetite, good mood and active performance. They cause inconvenience in daily 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 treatments for it?
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).
Global systematization
The International Classification of Diseases is a normative document that ensures worldwide unity of methods and materials. In the Russian Federation, the he althcare system made the transition to the international classification back in 1999.
Is erosive gastritis assigned an ICD-10 code? let'sfind out.
Classification of gastritis
According to this systematization, recognized both in our homeland and throughout the world, diseases of the digestive organs are classified according to the following designations: K00–K93 (ICD-10 code). 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 designations assigned to them:
- K29.0 (ICD-10 code) - erosive gastritis (another name is acute hemorrhagic);
- K29.1 - other acute forms of the disease;
- K29.2 - alcoholic (provoked by alcohol abuse);
- K29.3 - superficial gastritis in chronic manifestation;
- K29.4 - atrophic in chronic course;
- K29.5 - chronic course of antral and fundic 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 its causes?
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 occurrence of a large number of erosions (rounded red formations) on the mucosa.
This pathology is most often manifested in acuteform and is complicated by internal bleeding. However, chronic erosive gastritis is also diagnosed (ICD-10 code: K29.0), which can manifest itself in a sluggish form of the disease or not be accompanied by symptoms at all.
This type of gastrointestinal ailment is considered the longest, considering the time spent on treatment. It is most commonly seen in adult patients, especially men.
What are the reasons for its origin?
Disease provocateurs
According to medical research, erosive gastritis (ICD-10 code: K29.0) may be the result of factors such as:
- influence of bacteria (eg Helicobacter pylori) or viruses;
- long-term use of certain drugs, including non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs;
- long-term alcohol or drug abuse;
- protracted stress;
- diabetes mellitus;
- pathological changes in the thyroid gland;
- chronic diseases of the heart, respiratory organs, blood vessels, kidneys, liver;
- malnutrition, violations of the regime;
- harmful working conditions or places of residence;
- gastric cancer;
- impaired circulation in this organ;
- hormonal failure;
- mucosal injury.
Classification of disease
Depending on what caused the disease, erosive gastritis (ICD-10 code: K29.0) is divided into:
- primary, occurring in apparently he althy people;
- secondary, resulting from seriouschronic diseases.
The following are the forms of this disease:
- Acute ulcerative. May occur due to injuries and burns of the stomach. Manifested in bloody impurities in vomit and feces.
- Chronic erosive gastritis (ICD-10 code: 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. Caused by bacteria and pathogens.
- Reflux. A very severe form of the disease, accompanied by the release of exfoliated tissues of the organ through vomiting. Ulcers can be as large as one centimeter.
- Erosive-hemorrhagic. Complicated by severe and profuse bleeding, leading to a likely fatal descent.
How does the underlying disease manifest itself?
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 disease are listed below:
- Acute spasmodic pain in the stomach, worsening as more ulcers form.
- Severe heartburn (or burning in the chest area) not associated with meals.
- Constant feeling of heaviness in the stomach.
- Sharp and strong weight loss.
- Intestinal disorder (alternating constipation with diarrhea, admixture of blood in feces, black feces - indicates stomach bleeding).
- Burp.
- Bitter taste duringmouth.
- 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 minor, you should immediately contact a medical facility.
However, it must be remembered that chronic (chr.) erosive gastritis (ICD-10 code: K29.0) is almost asymptomatic. Its first visible manifestations may be spotting with vomiting and bowel movements.
How is a disease diagnosed?
Illness definition
The symptoms of erosive gastritis are in many ways similar to the manifestations of diseases such as oncology, stomach ulcers, varicose veins in this organ.
Therefore, it is very important to make a correct diagnosis of the disease in order to establish the real diagnosis as accurately as possible. What will the medical examinations include?
First of all, the patient will be asked to take a blood test (to detect inflammatory processes, complications and pathologies) and feces (to detect blood impurities). You will also need to provide vomit for examination (to identify 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 patientit will be necessary to put several Aeron tablets under the tongue to relax the organ under study.
You may also need to have a two-stage fasting ultrasound of the gastrointestinal tract. Initially, an examination of the internal organs at rest will be carried out. The patient will then be asked 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 mouth opening, an endoscope is lowered - a flexible tube, at the ends of which a camera and an eyepiece are located.
Thanks to what he saw, the specialist will be able to assess 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 pathogenic bacteria (“Clarithromycin”, “Pylobact Neo”, “Metronidazole”, “Amoxicillin”);
- reducing the aggression of hydrochloric acid (Almagel, Maalox, Rennie);
- promote proper digestive processes (“Mezim”, “Pangrol”, “Festal”);
- normalization of acidity ("Famotidine", "Omez", "Controllock");
- stop bleeding (“Etamzilat”, “Vikasol”);
- use of antibiotics;
- relieve pain spasms and sensations.
Datadrugs 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 dosage schedule.
However, any drug treatment will be ineffective if you do not follow proper nutrition.
Diet
Here are the basic principles of the diet for patients with gastritis:
- do not eat fatty, fried and smoked foods;
- it is forbidden to eat starchy foods, sweets, spices;
- balanced use of vitamins;
- It is recommended to cook dishes for a couple;
- meals should be frequent (about six times a day);
- portions should be small;
- dishes should be consumed warm and mushy;
- cook food with water, not broth.
Is it possible to use traditional medicine as a treatment for erosive gastritis?
Folk recipes
There are effective and effective traditional medicine recipes that will help not only alleviate the symptoms, but also cure the disease. They can be used as part of complex therapy, after consultation with your doctor.
What are these remedies?
First of all, calendula infusion. It can be prepared as follows: pour one tablespoon of flowers with a glass of boiling water, insist for an hour, strain and drinktablespoon three times a day. This medicine will reduce inflammation, reduce acidity and neutralize bacteria.
Also very effective will be an infusion of several herbs, taken in two tablespoons (St. John's wort, yarrow, chamomile) and celandine (one tablespoon). Pour the mixture with seven cups 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 traditional medicine recipe is aloe mixed with honey. To do this, take ten leaves of the plant (having previously held them in the refrigerator at night), crushed with a blender and boiled in a water bath for ten minutes. Then honey is added (from a one-to-one ratio) and boiled for another minute. Take one tablespoon on an empty stomach. The mixture should be stored in the refrigerator.
And here is another effective remedy: mix half a kilo of honey with fifty grams of lard and thirty grams of propolis, chop, melt and simmer until everything dissolves. Take 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. To recover from an illness, it is important to consult a doctor in time and strictly adhere to the prescribed treatment.
Along with drug therapyIt is recommended to use a diet and moderate exercise. You can also turn to the people's first aid kit for help.
Good he alth to you!
