Which symptom is NOT typically associated with gastritis?

Chest pain is not typically associated with gastritis. Gastritis primarily involves inflammation of the stomach lining, which commonly presents with symptoms related to the digestive system. The burning pain in the stomach is a hallmark symptom due to irritation of the stomach lining. Nausea and vomiting can also occur as the body reacts to inflammation and discomfort in the stomach. Furthermore, black or tarry stools may indicate bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract, which can sometimes be a serious consequence of gastritis but is directly linked to changes in gastric mucosa.

In contrast, chest pain is more often associated with heart-related issues or other non-gastric conditions, rather than the inflammation of the gastric lining, which defines gastritis. This makes chest pain a less likely symptom when diagnosing gastritis specifically.