What Is Gastritis?
5. Age
As time goes by, our bodies will gradually wear out, and our bodies will not be as effective as they otherwise would be. This includes our digestive system, and the lining of our stomachs will become thinner than they used to be. This, in turn, means that older people are more prone to developing gastritis.
A thinner stomach lining will make it more prone to infection from bacteria like H. pylori, while older people are also more likely to suffer from autoimmune conditions like autoimmune gastritis. Stress is another potential contributing factor, and this includes the stress of severe injuries and surgical procedures.
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