Impact of Iron on GastritisCollagenous and lymphocytic gastritis in pediatric patients. A single-center experience observing an increase in diagnosis in recent years.
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We explored the effects of iron treatment on children diagnosed with collagenous gastritis (CG) and lymphocytic gastritis (LG). Over a period from 2000 to 2023, we reviewed cases that revealed a notable increase in diagnoses, highlighting the importance of awareness among healthcare providers.
Out of 31 children observed, iron deficiency anemia was present in 22 of them. The study showed that iron supplementation was commonly used, with 77% of the children receiving it. Notably, we found that after treatment, hemoglobin levels normalized in most cases, indicating that iron may indeed play a significant role in managing anemia associated with these types of gastritis.
However, it's crucial to mention that 29% of the patients required additional iron supplementation even after their levels normalized. This suggests that while iron treatment can benefit those suffering from anemia due to gastritis, it may not completely resolve the underlying issues for everyone. We also noted that repeat endoscopies did not reveal any significant changes in gastric histopathology, which indicates that while the symptoms could improve with treatment, the condition itself might not necessarily change.
Ultimately, our findings encourage healthcare professionals to consider CG and LG more seriously in pediatric patients, especially when treating related conditions like iron deficiency anemia.