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11 Signs Your Stomach Ache Is Actually Gastritis

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10. You smoke cigarettes

We all know that smoking is a nasty habit that can also lead to respiratory-related illnesses and, of course, dread cancer, but how bad is it when it comes to our stomach? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention over 16 million Americans have a sort of smoking-related health issue.

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Smoking cigarettes maximizes your chances of developing gastritis. Wondering why? Because it damages your stomach lining in several ways. Smoking tobacco minimizes the protective mucus production, leading to stomach inflammation. On top of that, it can also delay the blood supply to the stomach lining, minimizing the healing process from inflammation.

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