Q. Etiological factor of gastritis?
Some most frequently associated risk factors for gastritis include:
• Faulty dietary habits like overeating and taking highly seasoned foods.
• Bacterial toxins (Salmonella, Staphylococcus), metabolic toxins (uremia) and Helicobacter pylori infection.
• Excessive use of alcohol, drugs (aspirin, anti-inflammatory).
• Exposure of gastric mucosa to irradiation.
• Increased production of bile salts.
• Burns and renal failure.