What Does It Mean?

[Barsel]

I recently had to go for a gastroscopy to see if it would show why I'm anaemic.
Today I received a report from the consultant which says that biopsies taken from the lining of my stomach show signs of chemical burning.
What does it mean?
The consultant has said she doesn't need to see me again but has sent a report to my GP.
Many thanks.

[RATTER15]

Maybe burned my medication taken on an empty stomach or something you have consumed. Just guessing.

[Sqad]

No big deal.

It is a non clinical but pathologist's parlance for reflux gastirits......non specific.

In simple terms....." a bit of gastric acidity."

[Barsel]

Thanks for your answers. Is there something I can take for gastric acidity. I do take Lansoprazole but only 15mg a day.

[Sqad]

If Lansoprazole is relieving your symptoms of acidity then carry on using them.

[Barsel]

The reason I take Lansoprazole is because I once had a stomach ulcer and originally was on 30mg. I think they call 15mg a maintenance dose?? I personally don't suffer with indigestion or re-flux etc but have carried on with the Lansoprasole for no particular reason really.
Can I take it though, that the Gastritis has nothing to do with me being anaemic?.

[Sqad]

\\\\Can I take it though, that the Gastritis has nothing to do with me being anaemic?.\\\

I don'y know what kind of anaemia you have, but generally speaking you can assume that your gastroscopy has ruled out any stomach cause of your anaemia.

I suppose that you could try to stop taking Lansoprazole and see what happens, but inform your GP first.

[Barsel]

Ok thanks sqad. I don't know what kind of anaemia I have either. My GP will get a report so I will go to see him if he sends for me. Thanks again.x