Is chronic non-atrophic gastritis a serious condition?

Chronic non-atrophic gastritis is one of the common inflammatory conditions of the digestive system and is not classified as a serious disease. This condition is mainly characterized by chronic inflammatory cell infiltration dominated by lymphocytes and plasma cells in the gastric mucosa, without accompanying atrophic changes in the gastric mucosa. Most patients may experience only mild symptoms, such as abdominal pain, bloating, belching, constipation, and loss of appetite. With standardized treatment, the condition can usually be effectively controlled, preventing further progression. Patients should also pay attention to daily care and avoid stimuli from adverse factors, such as long-term alcohol consumption, smoking, and eating high-salt foods, which may worsen gastric mucosal damage and affect recovery. For patients with Helicobacter pylori infection, timely eradication therapy is recommended. Although chronic non-atrophic gastritis is not considered a serious disease, it still requires patient awareness and active treatment to maintain good gastric health.