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Provides information on peptic ulcers, or duodenal ulcers or gastric ulcers, including the signs and symptoms, possible causes, risk factors, diagnosis and treatment for peptic ulcers.
Peptic ulcers are sores in the inner lining of the stomach or upper small intestine (duodenum). These sores develop when the stomach's digestive juices which contain hydrochloric acid and an enzyme called pepsin - irritate and damage tissue.
Source: Government of British Columbia - Ministry of Health Services
Peptic ulcer disease occurs when stomach acid penetrates the stomach and/or duodenal lining and causes sores or erosions that may bleed, lead to anemia and/or cause abdominal pain.
Source: HealthyOntario.com
Ulcers are sores on the lining of your digestive tract. Most ulcers are located in the duodenum. The duodenum is the first part of the intestine and starts just after your stomach. These ulcers are called duodenal ulcers. Ulcers located in the stomach are called gastric ulcers. Ulcers in the esophagus are called esophageal ulcers.
Source: The College of Family Physicians of Canada
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