Atrophic gastritis, caused by bacterial infection and chronic irritation, leads to inflammation and wasting of the stomach lining. Symptoms vary, but can include stomach pain, weight loss, and nausea. Treatment options include antibiotics and stomach lining medications, while prevention methods include avoiding irritants and regular hand washing. The stomach stores and digests food, but atrophic […]
Chronic atrophic acrodermatitis is a skin condition caused by Lyme disease, characterized by skin atrophy, fibrosis, and peripheral neuropathies. Diagnosis requires serologic testing and skin biopsy, and treatment includes antibiotics and rehabilitation therapy. Chronic atrophic acrodermatitis (ACA) is a skin condition during the latter stages of Lyme disease, or Lyme borreliosis, caused by the infectious […]
