Is dysplasia reversible or irreversible?
Herein, is metaplasia reversible or irreversible?
Metaplasia is defined as a potentially reversible change from a fully differentiated cell type to another, which implies adaptation to environmental stimuli, and that embryological commitments can be reversed or erased under certain circumstances.
Regarding this, is atrophic gastritis reversible?
No consensus from different studies exists regarding the reversibility of atrophic gastritis; however, removal of H pylori from the already atrophic stomach may block further progression of the disease. Until recently, specific recommendations for H pylori eradication were limited to peptic ulcer disease.
The first step in the treatment of intestinal metaplasia is using endoscopy to diagnose and biopsy the gastric lining. After confirming a diagnosis of intestinal metaplasia, the doctor can begin treatment. Currently, the most effective treatment is to remove the H. pylori infection completely.