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A peptic ulcer is a sore in the lining of your stomach or your duodenum, the first part of your small intestine. A burning stomach pain is the most common symptom. The pain

  • May come and go for a few days or weeks
  • May bother you more when your stomach is empty
  • Usually goes away after you eat

Peptic ulcers happen when the acids that help you digest food damage the walls of the stomach or duodenum. The most common cause is infection with a bacterium called Helicobacter pylori. Another cause is the long-term use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicines (NSAIDs) such as aspirin and ibuprofen. Stress and spicy foods do not cause ulcers, but can make them worse. (Read more)

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  1. Peptic Ulcer (National Library of Medicine)
    A peptic ulcer is a sore in the lining of your stomach or your duodenum, the first part of your small ... empty Usually goes away after you eat Peptic ulcers happen when the acids that help you digest ...
    www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/pepticulcer.html - Health Topics
  2. Pressure Sores (National Library of Medicine)
    Pressure sores are areas of damaged skin caused by staying in one position for too long. They commonly form where your bones are close to your skin, such as your ...
    www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/pressuresores.html - Health Topics
  3. Peptic ulcer
    Ulcer - peptic; Ulcer - duodenal or gastric; Duodenal ulcer
    www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000206.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Mouth ulcers
    Oral ulcer; Stomatitis - ulcerative; Ulcer - mouth ... Mouth ulcers are caused by many disorders. These include: Canker sores Gingivostomatitis Herpes simplex Leukoplakia Oral cancer Oral lichen ...
    www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001448.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Ulcers: What You Can Do to Heal Your Ulcer (American Academy of Family Physicians)
    Ulcers: What You Can Do to Heal Your Ulcer What is an ulcer? Ulcers are sores on the lining of your ... called esophageal ulcers. Return to top What causes ulcers? A type of bacteria called Helicobacter pylori (H. ...
    familydoctor.org/.../disorders/186.printerview.html - External Health Links
  6. Stasis dermatitis and ulcers
    Venous stasis ulcers; Ulcers - venous ... venous insufficiency) can cause stasis dermatitis and craters (ulcers) in the skin. Varicose veins , congestive heart failure , ...
    www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000834.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Diabetic Ulcer (Neurogenic Ulcer) (Logical Images)
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    www.visualdxhealth.com/.../neurogenicUlcerDiabeticUlcer.htm - External Health Links
  8. Stomach and Duodenal Ulcers (Peptic Ulcers) (Children's Hospital Boston)
    ... Z My Child Has... Home Stomach and Duodenal Ulcers (Peptic Ulcers) Stomach and Duodenal Ulcers (Peptic Ulcers) Programs that ... in the stomach, it is called a gastric ulcer . When the peptic ulcer is located in the ...
    www.childrenshospital.org/az/Site1641/mainpageS1641P0.html - External Health Links
  9. Canker sores
    Aphthous ulcer; Ulcer - aphthous ... Canker sores are a common form of mouth ulcer . They occur in women more often than men. ... spot or bump that develops into an open ulcer Center is colored white or yellow Usually small ( ...
    www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000998.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Pressure ulcer
    Bedsore; Decubitus ulcer ... These factors increase the risk for pressure ulcers: Being bedridden or in a wheelchair Fragile skin Having a chronic condition, such as diabetes or vascular disease, that prevents areas of the ...
    www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/007071.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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