Biohacker Bryan Johnson Reveals Diagnosis of Autoimmune Gastritis
Former tech CEO and biohacker Bryan Johnson disclosed that he was diagnosed with autoimmune gastritis in May and plans to pursue experimental treatments.
Bryan Johnson announced on social media that he was diagnosed with autoimmune gastritis, a condition in which the immune system attacks cells of the stomach lining. He said the diagnosis was made in May, though he is uncertain how long he has had the disease. Johnson added that he does not consider any condition incurable simply because a cure has not yet been found, and he intends to work with his team on experimental approaches to treat it.
Autoimmune gastritis can cause inflammation of the stomach lining, leading to symptoms such as fullness, upper-abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting. The condition is associated with other autoimmune disorders and may be linked to genetic factors, age and the gut microbiome. Current medical practice focuses on managing symptoms, correcting anemia and making lifestyle adjustments, as there is no approved cure.
"Medicine treats it as something to manage, not solve," Johnson wrote.
Researchers are investigating new therapies aimed at reducing stomach inflammation and preventing progression of the disease.
