All About Intestinal Metaplasia

In this YouTube video, you will get information about what is intestinal metaplasia?/Intestinal metaplasia causes, risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.

Define Intestinal Metaplasia

Intestinal metaplasia is a condition...

"Where the normal lining of the stomach
or esophagus, is replaced by tissue, that resembles, the lining of the intestines."

According to healthline "If you have
intestinal metaplasia, then your risk of getting gastric cancer is increased six times."

If intestinal metaplasia, occurs in the eso-
phagus, it is known as Barrett’s esophagus.

On the other hand, if it occurs, in the
stomach, it is called Gastric intestinal metaplasia.

Intestinal Metaplasia Causes

The development of intestinal metaplasia
is a complex process.

It is influenced by various factors, and not
everyone with these risk factors, will necessarily develop the condition.

The primary causes and risk factors, of
intestinal metaplasia are as follows...

1. Chronic gastritis

2. Gastroesophageal reflux disease
(GERD)

3. Smoking

4. Alcohol consumption

5. Age and gender

6. Genetic factors

Intestinal Metaplasia Symptoms

Intestinal metaplasia itself usually doesn't
cause any specific symptoms.

It is often detected during diagnostic
procedures, like endoscopy or biopsy, conducted for other reasons.

However, the conditions that may lead
to intestinal metaplasia, such as...

Chronic gastritis or gastroesophageal ref-
lux disease (GERD), can present with symptoms.

Common symptoms associated with these
conditions are as follows...

1. Gastritis-related symptoms

*Abdominal pain or discomfort

*Nausea and vomiting

*Bloating or feeling of fullness

*Loss of appetite

2. GERD-related symptoms

*Heartburn or acid reflux

*Regurgitation of stomach contents

*Chest pain

*Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia)

Intestinal Metaplasia Diagnosis

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Disclaimer

The information provided on this video is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have any questions or concerns about your health, please talk to a healthcare provider.

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