More than half of the world's population suffers from inflammation of the gastric mucosa. For adequate treatment of this disease it is important to find out and eliminate the factor that provokes the development of pathological processes. The causes of gastritis are very diverse, but the main one is the infection with the Helicobacter pylori bacterium - about 85-90% of all cases are caused by this microorganism.
External causes of gastritis
All the causes that contribute to the development of the ailment under consideration are divided into external and internal factors.
The first include:
- Introduction of pathogenic microflora. Bacteria colonize the gastric mucosa, secrete toxins that destroy the walls of the body.
- Alcoholism. Ethanol in large quantities causes an imbalance of acidic and alkaline equilibrium.
- Irrational nutrition. Overeating or malnutrition, the use of fatty, sharp, fried foods violates peristalsis.
- Acceptance of some medications. Among the causes of the appearance of gastritis is the long-term use of antibiotics, corticosteroids, antiaggregants and anti-inflammatory drugs.
- Accidental or intentional ingestion of foreign objects, aggressive chemicals, poisons.
Internal causes of exacerbation of gastritis
Also described pathology occurs due to violations of homeostasis:
- Autoimmune diseases . Because of them, there is endogenous intoxication and irritation of the walls of the stomach.
- Genetic disposition to the pathologies of the digestive system.
- Congenital enzyme deficiency. At the same time, deterioration in the assimilation of nutrients and vitamins is developing.
- A throw of bile from the intestine into the stomach. It is the main cause of reflux gastritis.
- Disorders of hormonal metabolism. As a result, the normal interaction of other abdominal organs with the stomach is disrupted.