"If not treated, gastritis can lead to peptic ulcers, which are open sores found in the stomach’s lining. Even blood vessels can get eroded and lead to bleeding," says Dr Vatsya. Recognise the ...

This type of gastritis often does not cause significant inflammation but it still wears away at the stomach lining causing erosions, bleeding or ulcers. Erosive gastritis may be acute or chronic. If ...