What is autoimmune atrophic gastritis?
Autoimmune atrophic gastritis is characterized by megaloblastic anemia, anorexia with weight loss, neurologic changes such as numbness and paresthesias. Treatment usually focuses on vitamin B-12 replacement to prevent problems with pernicious anemia.
How do members experience autoimmune atrophic gastritis?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with autoimmune atrophic gastritis*
Common symptoms
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Stress
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Depressed mood
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for autoimmune atrophic gastritis*
Who has autoimmune atrophic gastritis on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 2 | |
| 30s | 5 | |
| 40s | 15 | |
| 50s | 22 | |
| 60s | 12 | |
| 70+ | 10 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 13 | |
| Female | 54 |