Long-term use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, NSAIDS, is a common cause of pangastritis. Other risk factors include tobacco products, alcohol, some recreational drugs, large doses of vitamin or mineral supplements, chronic stress, frequent vomiting, radiation during cancer treatment, and bacterial infection from H. pylori. Stress gastritis or pangastritis can be a result of injuries, illness, burns, or surgery.

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