A 27-year-old male asked:
how does alcohol cause gastritis? it it corrosive the the stomach lining or does it increase stomach acid
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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered
52 years experience Rheumatology
see details: It causes a direct irritation to the lining of the stomach.
Answered on Oct 17, 2013
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