A stomach ulcer (also referred to as a gastric ulcer) is a break in the mucosal lining more than 5mm in diameter. Ulcers in both the stomach and the duodenum (duodenal ulcer) may be described as a ‘peptic ulcer’. Stomach ulcers occur when the mechanisms of defence which protect the mucosal lining – such as prostaglandins, mucus, bicarbonate and mucosal blood flow – become compromised and cause irritation from contact with gastric acid and pepsin.
Which medications cause stomach ulcers
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