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Peptic ulcer
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A peptic ulcer is a localized sore in the lining of the stomach or duodenum. Picture an injury limited to the layer covering the inner surface, rather than the entire organ.
The two most common causes are Helicobacter pylori infection and the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
In brief
A peptic ulcer is a sore in the lining of the stomach or duodenum.
Its two most common causes are Helicobacter pylori infection and the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
Sources (1)
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney DiseasesPeptic Ulcers (Stomach or Duodenal Ulcers)
This page explains the topic in general terms; it does not tell anyone what treatment to follow.
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