Because chronic gastritis occurs over a long period of time it gradually wears away at your stomach lining. And it can cause metaplasia or dysplasia. These are precancerous changes in your cells that can lead to cancer if untreated. read more
The main difference between GERD and gastritis is that GERD is a disease of the esophagus, while gastritis is a stomach disorder. GERD and gastritis originate in different places in the gastrointestinal tract, and have different causes and symptoms. read more