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peptic ulcer
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peptic ulcer
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(Medicine / Pathology) Pathol an ulcer of the mucous membrane lining those parts of the alimentary tract exposed to digestive juices. It can occur in the oesophagus, the stomach, the duodenum, the jejunum, or in parts of the ileum
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Noun1.peptic ulcer - an ulcer of the mucous membrane lining of the alimentary tract
ulcer, ulceration - a circumscribed inflammatory and often suppurating lesion on the skin or an internal mucous surface resulting in necrosis of tissue
duodenal ulcer - a peptic ulcer of the duodenum
gastric ulcer - a peptic ulcer of the stomach
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peptic ulcer


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Peptic ulcers can form in the lining of the stomach (gastric ulcers), duodenum (the first part of the small bowel or intestine) or the esophagus (gullet or swallowing tube).
The researchers believe that stress factors during childhood maintain a connection with the development of peptic ulcers.
In the past people suffering from peptic ulcers were restricted from taking small amount of bland food and milk regularly Researches however showed that this in no way helps in decreasing the recurrence of ulcers In the past people suffering from peptic ulcers were restricted from taking small amount of bland food and milk regularly.
 
 
 
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