Peptic Ulcer Causes
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H pylori infection develop ulcers.
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Causes of Peptic Ulcer
Upsets in the balance of stomach acid and digestive juices can lead to an ulcer. This can be caused by:
- Bacterium
Helicobacter pylori (H pylori) -common cause - Use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)-blocks the body's ability to protect the stomach lining; common cause
- Diseases that cause acid production to increase, such as Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
Rare causes include:
- Radiation therapy
- Bacterial or viral infections
- Alcoholism And Alcohol Abuse
- Injury
- Severe stress (eg, surgery, Trauma , head injury, Shock , or Burns )
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