Chronic Gastritis
Conditions
Brief summary
Chronic gastritis (CG) is a prevalent and persistent inflammatory condition that affects the gastric mucosa, carrying a significant global burden. Although CG may remain asymptomatic in some cases, many patients experience gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms such as epigastric pain, bloating, nausea, vomiting, and appetite loss. Diet plays a crucial role in both the development and progression of CG. there is a significant relationship between dietary behaviors, GI symptoms, and quality of life (QoL) in CG patients. Poor dietary habits have been associated with increased symptom severity, while healthier eating behaviors correlate with better physical and mental well-being. Most research has focused on dietary risk factors in gastric cancer patients, with limited studies exploring their impact on CG and its symptoms. Furthermore, while nutritional adjustments are frequently recommended in clinical practices such as reducing coffee and alcohol intake and avoiding heavy smoking, there is a lack of comprehensive studies evaluating the relationship between eating habits, food preferences, and symptom severity in CG patients
Interventions
OTHERObservation
Observe the effect of eating habits and food preferences on symptoms of chronic gastritis
Sponsors
Sohag University
Study design
Observational model
CASE_ONLY
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* • Adults aged 18 years or above * All consecutive patients with gastrointestinal symptoms for a week or longer.
Exclusion criteria
* Subjects who reported having other digestive system diseases such as peptic ulcer, pancreatitis, hepatitis, and cirrhosis * Serious heart, brain, liver, kidney, or hematopoietic system dysfunction or other serious diseases * Severe mental illness (such as schizophrenia, depression, and anxiety) * Food or drug allergies, pregnancy, or breastfeeding * Symptoms that occurred after taking prescription or over-the-counter drugs, especially aspirin or other pain relievers.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| measure the percentage of patients with chronic gastritis who follow unhealthy dietary habits. | 12 months | measure the percentage of patients with chronic gastritis who follow unhealthy dietary habits by standardized questionnaire consisted of three main sections: 1. Sociodemographic Characteristics (age, sex, educational level, height, and weight). 2. Gastrointestinal Symptoms (stomachache, gastric distention, hiccup, belching, heartburn, acid reflux, abdominal bloating, nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, early satiety, appetite changes, food intake quantity, and symptom-related triggers) 3. Dietary Factors (eating habits, food preferences) |
Countries
Egypt
Contacts
Primary ContactOla A fathy, Family medicine resident
Backup ContactTasneem M Ali, Ass.Professor
Outcome results
None listed