Is chronic non-atrophic gastritis contagious?

Chronic non-atrophic gastritis is not a contagious disease and is not directly contagious to others. Chronic non-atrophic gastritis, also known as chronic superficial gastritis, can lead to abdominal pain, epigastric discomfort, loss of appetite, acid reflux, belching (hiccups), nausea, vomiting, and other uncomfortable symptoms. If not intervened in time, it may gradually develop into gastric cancer. Chronic non-atrophic gastritis is not contagious, but if the disease is caused by Helicobacter pylori infection, Helicobacter pylori transmission can occur. Patients with chronic non-atrophic gastritis who are infected with H. pylori should take isolation measures, such as practicing meal portioning and avoiding intimate contact such as kissing, to effectively prevent contagion. If you have chronic non-atrophic gastritis, it is recommended that you consult a doctor for standardized treatment to avoid delays.