Does skipping meals in any way cause gastritis or acid reflux? if yes, how? and why doctors advise regular/timely meals and no skipping in gastritis?

Life style change : Gatsritis may occur gradually and persist for a prolonged time. Although it doesn't cause heartburn, Gastritis may mimic GERD symptoms The importance of timing diet has proven advantages as follows'; Small Frequent feedings , with early feeding, with less acid at time of sleep. Raising chest at nite prevents reflux. Mantain upright postures 50-60 mts after feeding. Wear loose clothes at nite.