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Can stress really cause gastritis?

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes: Among other causes, high stress levels can lead to disruption of the mucus layer that protects your stomach tissues from the acid secreted by cells lining your stomach. In turn, stomach acid can damage your stomach. So can other irritants like alcohol.

Answered 5/30/2018

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