What is a Peptic Ulcer?
Ulcers that occur in the lining of the duodenum or stomach are called peptic ulcers. Types such as stomach ulcer, esophageal ulcer, and duodenal ulcer vary according to the location of the sores. Genetic predisposition increases the risk of peptic ulcer by 3 times.
Disease of Modern Life
Peptic ulcer, a very common disease, is seen in 10% of the population. In duodenal ulcers, which are the type of ulcer seen at the beginning of the small intestine, the risk group is between 40 and 50 years old. Stomach ulcers, on the other hand, affect people aged 60 to 70 more often. Peptic ulcer, which is a treatable disease, often recurs after 1 year. These sores, which occur when the membrane, the protective layer of the stomach or intestine, is damaged, manifest with symptoms such as nausea and vomiting, bloating, dark, almost black, and foul-smelling stool, pain and burning sensation around the stomach and rib cage.
In case of a chronic ulcer, the sore can block the passage from the stomach to the small intestine; in this case, vomiting is one of the most prominent symptoms of peptic ulcer.
Stress and smoking are factors that increase the risk of peptic ulcer.
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