Can chronic gastritis causes gerd or increase in acid in stomach?

Chronic gastrits: Is related to stomach acid. Gerd is the splashing of the acid into the esophagus (swallowing tube).

No: Gastritis can be caused by either increased acid production or a breakdown of the barrier lining if the stomach, but not the other way around. This may be caused by the bacteria h. Pylon. Gerd is a problem with too much stomach contents going he wrong way up in to the esophagus causing heartburn and regurgitation. See a gastroenterologist or your primary care provider or more info.