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Collagenous Gastritis: A Case Report from Sub-Saharan Africa.

Authors :
Moola, Ismail
Mahomed, Adam
Rigby, Jonathon
Source :
South African Gastroenterology Review. Nov2013, Vol. 11 Issue 3, p23-24. 2p. 2 Color Photographs.
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

The article presents a case study of an 18-year old woman diagnosed from collagenous gastritis. The woman was presented to the hospital with a 6 month history of severe dyspepsia, nausea, and vomiting. The patient was treated with 20 mg omeprazole twice a day and weekly administration of 1200 mg Venofer. The woman was put on maintenance with omeprazole and there is no recurrence of her symptoms and she also maintained her haemoglobin after the treatment.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
18121659
Volume :
11
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
South African Gastroenterology Review
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
93980802