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Digestive & GastrointestinalModerate
Peptic Ulcer
Gastroenterology · Digestive & Gastrointestinal
Moderate
Severity
Common — a significant proportion of the population is affected, closely linked to the high prevalence of H. pylori infection in India
Prevalence
No
Contagious
Gastroenterology
Specialist
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🔬Causes & Risk Factors
- 1Most commonly caused by infection with Helicobacter pylori bacteria
- 2which damages the protective mucus lining of the stomach and duodenum
- 3or by long-term use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen or aspirin
- 4which impair the stomach's natural protective mechanisms. Excessive alcohol consumption
- 5smoking
- 6and severe physiological stress from critical illness can also contribute to ulcer formation. Contrary to popular belief
- 7spicy food and psychological stress alone do not cause ulcers
- 8though they can worsen symptoms in someone who already has one.
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