What Is Gastritis?
4. Autoimmune Gastritis
Generally speaking, our immune systems do a fine job at helping to keep us healthy and well. They are not perfect, however, and they will sometimes cause us problems. One such problem is autoimmune gastritis. This is a condition caused by the patient’s immune system attacking the lining of their stomach.
People are more likely to have gastritis if they have other autoimmune conditions. It is also more likely to be found in people that have a vitamin B-12 deficiency. Other medical conditions like parasitic infections, HIV and Chron’s disease can also make it more likely somebody will develop gastritis.
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