HISTOLOGICAL CHANGES OF THE GASTRIC MUCOSA ASSOCIATED WITH OBESITY
Keywords:
Obesity, gastric mucosa, histology, inflammation, glandular hyperplasiaAbstract
Obesity is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by systemic inflammation, hormonal imbalance, and functional overload of multiple organs, including the gastrointestinal tract. The gastric mucosa is particularly sensitive to obesity-related metabolic and inflammatory changes. This study aims to analyze the histological alterations of the gastric mucosa associated with obesity and to evaluate their potential clinical significance. Histopathological examination reveals characteristic changes such as mucosal hypertrophy, glandular hyperplasia, inflammatory cell infiltration, epithelial proliferation, and microvascular disturbances. These findings reflect both adaptive and pathological processes that may contribute to gastric dysfunction and increased susceptibility to mucosal injury in obese individuals.
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