Geoffroy's Symptom

Geoffroy is a clinical symptom meaning the specific location of an ulcerative lesion in the lower part of the stomach, associated with its anatomical features and occurring in the regeneration phase after an exacerbation of chronic atrophic gastritis or from the moment of withdrawal of NSAIDs or after drinking alcohol. Clarification - based on the history of peptic ulcer disease. Gastroduodenoscopy is used to confirm.

Gastric ulcer is a chronic relapsing disease localized in the subcardial region of the stomach (duodenum, major duodenal papilla). It may be one of the manifestations of multifocal peptic ulcer disease; and the only disease of the stomach and 12-PC.

Chronic gastritis = atrophic gastritis - damage to the gastric mucosa (Mendelian). The reasons for its occurrence may be different: taking acetylsalicylic acid or other drugs, ulcerogenic drugs or drugs that can cause damage to the gastric mucosa. It is also often a consequence of autoimmune diseases such as HIV or diabetes. Atrophic gastritis can present with a variety of symptoms, such as stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, weight loss and general malaise. In some cases, especially if a person drinks alcohol or does not watch their diet, the disease may worsen to a more serious form called an “ulcer.”

If an ulcer ruptures, blood enters the space between the stomach wall and the muscle lining, which can lead to bleeding. The consequences can be quite serious if you do not seek help in time and do not stop the bleeding. In such a situation, a blood transfusion, consultation with gastrointestinal specialists and further treatment may be necessary.

There are two main types of "Jeffrey" ulcers - the so-called first and second. The first is also called Lenckransky ulcer - it occurs with malignant formations of the stomach; outwardly it looks like a small ball of mucus, painless, and is most often localized on the lesser curvature - that is, where the lower and upper regions of the stomach meet. In this case, the formation can be of different sizes - from a few millimeters to two or three centimeters. Such an ulcer does not respond well to conservative treatment and is manifested by pain, heaviness, heartburn, and vomiting mixed with mucus. It can also lead to bleeding, perforation or narrowing of the stomach lumen. A perforated ulcer may require surgical intervention.