A peptic ulcer is an ulcer of one of those areas of the gastrointestinal tract that are usually acidic. A more general term, peptic ulcer disease (PUD), is also in use.

Most ulcers are associated with Helicobacter pylori, a spiral-shaped bacterium that lives in the acidic environment of the stomach. Ulcers can also be caused or worsened by drugs such as Aspirin and other NSAIDs. Contrary to general belief, more peptic ulcers arise in the duodenum (=first part of the small intestine, just after the stomach) than in the stomach. About 4 % of stomach ulcers are caused by a malignant tumour, so multiple biopsies are needed to make sure. Duodenal ulcers are generally non-malignant.

Classification

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A peptic ulcer may arise at various locations:

• Stomach (called gastric ulcer)
• Duodenum (called duodenal ulcer)
• Esophagus (called esophageal ulcer)
• A Meckel's diverticulum

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Okay? You have stomach ulcers and you want to drink vodka... Smart.
lollipop_lynn (kalynn) Sat, 19 Dec 2009 03:41:34 -0000
Okay? You have stomach ulcers and you want to drink vodka... Smart.
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natammed (Faye Herl) Sat, 19 Dec 2009 02:39:52 -0000
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got a referral to see a specialist for stomach, also did blood work for ulcers and internal bleeding and liver enzymes
poet4peace (Poet4peace) Fri, 18 Dec 2009 23:24:25 -0000
got a referral to see a specialist for stomach, also did blood work for ulcers and internal bleeding and liver enzymes
@sdclee No, all online reports say stomach ulcers if take these particular meds with booze, not worth risk, I'll enjoy it more next week ;-)
Ladyjuliejools (Julie Skinner) Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:25:52 -0000
@sdclee No, all online reports say stomach ulcers if take these particular meds with booze, not worth risk, I'll enjoy it more next week ;-)
Too much on my mind to sleep......meanwhile potential stomach ulcers burn away at my insiiiides.........soo that's good..
peacelovemorgs (Morgan Herman) Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:55:33 -0000
Too much on my mind to sleep......meanwhile potential stomach ulcers burn away at my insiiiides.........soo that's good..
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adulthypnosis (Adult Hypnosis) Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:13:26 -0000
Binge drinking can be fatal: Examiner.com Long term effects may include stomach ulcers, liver problems, cardiov.. http://bit.ly/4YIdZC

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