An ulcer is an open sore in the lining of your stomach, small intestine or esophagus. In this video, gastroenterologist Roshini Raj, MD, explains the most common causes of ulcer formation, including H. pylori bacteria and OTC pain relievers.
An ulcer is an open sore in the lining of your stomach or your small intestine or even your esophagus, but when we talk about peptic ulcers, we're referring to stomach or small intestines. The most common cause of ulcers is a bacteria called H. Pylori, Helicobacter Pylori. This is a relatively recently discovered bacteria but it does seem to be the cause of over 70% of ulcers.
The second leading cause of ulcer formation are over the counter pain killers such as aspirin or Ibuprofen.
Chances are you’ll experience abdominal pain at some point. While most of the time abdominal pain is no cause for concern, it sometimes can signal a serious medical problem. Get expert advice on causes and treatment of abdominal pain.
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