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Can acid reflux cause atrophic gastritis?

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Dr. Leslie Leighton answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Acid reflux is reflux of gastric acid from the stomach into the esophagus so it can cause esophagitis but not gastritis.

Dr Singh agreed

Answered 1/4/2023

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