Do cigarettes make gastritis worse?

Possible: Nicotine can affect many body organs and functions. One should not smoke anyway and if this is a concern, why not just quit and give it a try? There are many many more causes of gastritis. If you are having more than a mere nuissance problem with this, get checke out.

Absolutely!: Yes, smoking will make your gastritis worse. In fact, smoking can make most stomach problems worse (acid reflux & ulcers are others). This is even though you breathe the smoke in, not swallow it. The nicotine and other dangerous chemicals get into your bloodstream through your lungs but then go throughout your body, including your stomach. Avoid smoking at all costs!