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Is it true that gastritis caused by autoimmune disorders ,h.pylori , alcohol or bile reflux lead to cancer? while gastritis due to other causes don't lead to cancer?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

CHRONIC ATROPHIC gastritis is a risk factor for gastric cancer. There are many other causes of gastritis, mainly acute cases, without long term risks, e.g. NSAID-induced gastritis, toxin induced gastritis, etc, when they are resolved.

Answered 12/31/2022

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