Can chronic gastritis cause gastric ulcers?

Chronic gastritis may lead to gastric ulcers, especially when treatment is delayed or inappropriate. If chronic gastritis is not properly treated and managed, the gastric mucosa may become damaged and more susceptible to ulcers and erosion. This progression may be related to Helicobacter pylori infection, as H. pylori is not only a common cause of chronic gastritis but also one of the primary causative factors for gastric ulcers. Furthermore, patients with chronic gastritis who neglect daily care and maintenance—such as having irregular eating habits or experiencing excessive fatigue—may also face an increased risk of developing gastric ulcers. Therefore, patients with chronic gastritis should actively seek treatment and maintain healthy lifestyle habits to prevent the occurrence of gastric ulcers.