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If i am h pylori negative & i don't drink alcohol, i don't smoke, i don't take nsaids & i eat a balanced diet, what causes are left for gastritis?

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EXCESS ACID : Production, stress, poor sleep, caffeine, bile reflux, eating too fast, emotions, being a worrier... There are plenty other risk factorsd and triggers, as you can see.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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