Health Tip: What's Causing My Gastritis?

Dec. 9 -- (HealthDay News) -- Gastritis occurs when the stomach lining becomes swollen and irritated, causing common symptoms including stomach pain and indigestion.

The U.S. National Library of Medicine lists these common causes of gastritis:

• Drinking alcohol or smoking.
• Deterioration of the lining inside the stomach.
• Having a bacterial or viral infection.
• Taking certain medications, including nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin.
• Having excess stomach acid.
• Consuming toxic substances.

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