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===Eosinophilic gastritis===
 
===Eosinophilic gastritis===
A strict elimination diet is often successful, the addition of [[Steroids|corticosteroid]] therapy may be required in cases that do not respond to dietary therapy alone.
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A strict elimination diet is often successful, the addition of corticosteroid therapy may be required in cases that do not respond to dietary therapy alone.
 
Azathioprine can be used in addition in those cases that fail to respond.
 
Azathioprine can be used in addition in those cases that fail to respond.
[[Gastroprotective Drugs|gastroprotectant]] administration should be routine.
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Gastroprotective Drug administration should be routine.
    
===Atrophic gastritis===
 
===Atrophic gastritis===
 
Is more difficult to treat than lymphocytic-plasmacytic or eosinophilic gastritis, diets low in fat and fibre may help to control signs.
 
Is more difficult to treat than lymphocytic-plasmacytic or eosinophilic gastritis, diets low in fat and fibre may help to control signs.
[[Steroids|corticosteroids]] are thought to be beneficial as it is thought that the disease is immune-mediated.[[Gastroprotective Drugs|gastroprotectants]] are advised. Additionally prokinetics may be used to empty the stomach.
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Corticosteroids are thought to be beneficial as it is thought that the disease is immune-mediated. Gastroprotective Drugs are advised. Additionally prokinetics may be used to empty the stomach.
    
===Granulomatous gastritis===
 
===Granulomatous gastritis===
This is difficult to treat. It does not respond well to diet or [[Steroids|corticosteroid]] therapy.
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This is difficult to treat. It does not respond well to diet or Corticosteroid therapy.
    
==Prognosis==
 
==Prognosis==
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