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Autoimmune Gastritis â Pernicious Anemia. The immune system makes antibodies and other proteins that fight off infection and keep the body healthy. In some disorders, the body mistakenly targets one of its own organs as a foreign protein or infection. It makes antibodies against it and can severely damage the organ.
Causes and Risk Factors. Gastritis, and the damage it can cause to the stomach lining, may contribute to the development of some types of stomach polyps. Another factor may be an autoimmune condition that leads to vitamin B-12 deficiency anemia, which is found in many patients with stomach polyps.