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Risk factors vary depending on the subtype of gastritis, but notable risk factors include infection with H. pylori and its associated epidemiology. | Risk factors vary depending on the subtype of gastritis, but notable risk factors include infection with H. pylori and its associated epidemiology. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aravind Reddy Kothagadi M.B.B.S[2]
Overview
Risk factors vary depending on the subtype of gastritis, but notable risk factors include infection with H. pylori and its associated epidemiology.
Risk Factors
Risk factors for Gastritis include:
- Consuming excessive amounts of alcohol
- Consuming excessive amounts of caffeine
- Taking medications such as aspirin or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
- Smoking
- Stress
- Having an infection with bacteria such as Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori)
- Having a major surgery
- Traumatic injury, burns, or severe infections
- Having certain diseases, such as pernicious anemia, autoimmune disorders, and chronic bile reflux