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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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Warning Signs — When to Seek Immediate Help
- Sudden severe worsening of Peptic Ulcer symptoms not responding to prescribed treatment
- Difficulty breathing, chest tightness, or rapid heartbeat associated with Peptic Ulcer
- High fever (above 39 °C / 102 °F) that does not improve with medication after 24 hours
- Confusion, altered consciousness, severe weakness, or inability to stand or speak clearly
- Signs of rapidly spreading infection — increasing redness, swelling, or skin changes
- Symptoms occurring in infants, elderly (65+), pregnant women, or immunocompromised individuals
- No improvement after 48–72 hours of prescribed Peptic Ulcer treatment
- New or different symptoms suggesting spread to other organ systems
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