What is the cause of peptic ulcers?

The two most common causes of peptic ulcers are:Infection with Helicobacter pyloriHelicobacter pylori (H. pylori) bacteria.Use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen. read more

Peptic ulcers are painful sores in the lining of the stomach, esophagus, or small intestine. We’ll show you how to treat and prevent them. read more

Some peptic ulcers heal on their own. But if you don’t treat them, the ulcers tend to come back. They can erode the blood vessel wall in your stomach or small intestine. The ulcers also can eat a hole through the lining and get infected. Or they can cause swelling, which may block food from moving from your stomach into your small intestine. read more

An ulcer is a sore or lesion that forms in the lining of the stomach or duodenum. Read about what causes gastric or stomach ulcers. An ulcer is a sore or lesion that forms in the lining of the stomach or duodenum. read more