Mucosa that covers the stomach protects it from acid which breaks down food. Factors that undermine homeostasis cause mucous membrane damage and inflammation which is called gastritis.
These factors are:
Bacterial infections. People infected with the bacteria Helicobacter pylori may have stomach pain, usually gastritis. About half of the world's population is infected with the bacteria but not all have problems. Why some have an inflammation or ulcer, and some not - it is not clear: many other factors influence it: stress, smoking, lifestyle, food, and genetics.
These factors are:
Bacterial infections. People infected with the bacteria Helicobacter pylori may have stomach pain, usually gastritis. About half of the world's population is infected with the bacteria but not all have problems. Why some have an inflammation or ulcer, and some not - it is not clear: many other factors influence it: stress, smoking, lifestyle, food, and genetics.
