Idiopathic chronic erosive gastritis is distinguished by many inflammatory lesions in the stomach mucous lining. It could be a one-time occurrence or a long-term problem.
It also has no identified cause. It could be caused by excessive alcohol use, infection, or long-term use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, like ibuprofen.
Furthermore, anger or stress has the tendency to aggravate symptoms. Some cases of idiopathic chronic erosive gastritis have been linked to Crohn’s disease, whereas others have no obvious cause.