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Peptic Ulcers
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Complications of peptic ulcer may include bleeding, perforation, penetration, or obstruction. Bleeding Peptic ulcers sometimes bleed. Sometimes an ulcer may involve just the surface lining of the digestive tract. The person may then have a slow but constant loss of blood into the digestive tract. Over time, anemia...
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What is a peptic ulcer? A peptic ulcer is a sore in the inner lining of the stomach or upper small intestine. Ulcers form when the intestine or stomach's protective layer is broken down. When this happens, digestive juices—which contain hydrochloric acid and an enzyme called pepsin—can damage the intestine or stomach...
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There are two different types of peptic ulcers. They are: Gastric ulcers, which form in the lining of the stomach. Duodenal ulcers, which form in the upper small intestine. Both types of peptic ulcers are most commonly caused either by infection with Helicobacter pylori ( H. pylori) bacteria or by frequent use of...