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Gastric Ulcer
Alternate Names : Peptic Disease, Stomach Ulcer, Ulcer - Stomach
Definition A gastric ulcer is a break in the normal tissue lining the stomach. See also duodenal ulcer, which is a break in the normal tissue lining the duodenum (the first part of the small bowel).
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Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
Benign gastric ulcers are caused by an imbalance between the secretion of acid and an enzyme called pepsin and the defenses of the stomach mucosal lining. This leads to inflammation and may be precipitated by aspirin and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) such as ibruprofen.
Risk factors for benign gastric ulcers include the following:
Stress does not cause or worsen gastric ulcers.
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• Definition
• Gastric Ulcer Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Gastric Ulcer Symptoms & Signs
• Gastric Ulcer Prevention
• Gastric Ulcer Diagnosis & Tests
• Gastric Ulcer Treatment
• Gastric Ulcer Prognosis
• Gastric Ulcer Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Gastritis - Chronic
• Peptic Ulcer
Tests & Exams
• Biopsy
• EGD - Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
• Stomach Acid Test
• Upper GI and Small Bowel Series
Surgery & Procedures
• Gastrectomy
Other Topics
• Abdominal Pain
• Caffeine in the Diet
• Enzyme
• Erosion
• Fatigue
• Indigestion
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Ulcers
• Vomiting Blood
• Weight Loss - Unintentional
Review Date : 11/7/2002
Reviewed By : Jenifer K. Lehrer, M.D., Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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