2. Duodenal ulcer is the ulcer that occurs at the first part of the small intestine.
Ulcer: what you should know.
Peptic ulcer (generally known as ulcer) is a sore/wound that develops on the lining of the stomach or small intestine.
There are two types of (peptic) ulcer:
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2. Duodenal ulcer is the ulcer that occurs at the first part of the small intestine.
1. Helicobacter pylori (a bacterium)
2. Chronic use of NSAIDs like aspirin, diclofenac, ibuprofen etc.
This two accounts for over 90% of all ulcers with H. pylori having a higher percentage when compared to the long term use of NSAIDs.
here the stomach produces abnormal amounts of gastric acid. It is a rare condition.
-Weak gastric lining
Here some people are born with weak gastric mucosa as such, even small stomach acidity can result in ulceration.
Peptic ulcers are easy to treat. Treating it involves the use of strict diet (and avoiding things that will worsen the said condition and allow the ulcer to heal) and medications.
The treatment regimen depends on the exact cause of the said condition.