Stomach ulcers
In peptic ulcer disease, painful ulcers or lesions develop on the lining of the stomach or the first portion of the small intestine (known as the duodenum). Typically, the thick layer of mucus shields the stomach lining from the effects of its digestive fluids. However, numerous factors may diminish the protective layer, allowing gastric acid to damage the tissue. Peptic ulcer disease occurs when the stomach or upper portion of the small intestine develops exposed ulcers or sores. Numerous peptic ulcer diseases are caused by infection. In the end, microbes consume the digestive system’s protective lining. Frequent analgesic users are more likely to develop ulcers.
