Are stomach ulcers deadly?

If a bleeding ulcer is severe, it can be fatal if left untreated. Keep in mind also that, since NSAIDs are such strong painkillers, they can mask the pain of bleeding ulcers. Very rarely, ulcers can make a hole, called a perforation, in the stomach or intestine. This can cause sudden and severe pain. read more

The term 'peptic ulcer' refers to those that occur in either the stomach or the first part of the small intestine that leads out of the stomach, called the duodenum. It was once commonly thought that stress, smoking and diet were the principal causes of stomach ulcers. read more

A stomach ulcer is an erosion in the lining of the stomach. These types of ulcers are usually quite painful. They are often caused by a combination of an infection with the bacteria H. Pylori along with excess acid secretion or use of certain medications (mostly non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications). read more