Health tip: what's causing my gastritis?

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Health tip: what's causing my gastritis?

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(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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