Stomach or Peptic Ulcer
A small hole in the gastrointestinal tract is known as Stomach Ulcer. It is also called peptic ulcer. Its most common type is duodenal which occurs in the first 12 inches of small intestine beyond the stomach. An ulcer in the duodenum is known as a duodenal ulcer.
Its size can range between 1/8 of an [...]
Causes of Stomach Ulcer
The destruction of gastric or intestinal mucosal lining of the stomach by hydrochloric acid is the main cause of peptic ulcers. The hydrochloric acid is an acid present in the digestive juices of stomach. An important role in the basis of both gastric and duodenal ulcers is the infection with the bacterium Helicobacter pylori. Contaminated [...]
What is Ulcer?
An ulcer is an open wound that develops in the tissue of the digestive tract. There are two types of ulcers A peptic or Gastric Ulcer and a Duodenal Ulcer. A duodenal ulcer is said to be considerably more common than a gastric ulcer.
Mostly elderly are prone to developing a stomach ulcer. People who miss [...]
