Causes of Peptic Ulcer

Cause of Peptic Ulcer: Hydrocloric acid and pepsin in the digestive juices of the stomach.

Cause of Peptic Ulcer: One cause of peptic ulcer is bacterial infection, but some ulcers are caused by long-term use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents (NSAIDs), like aspirin and ibuprofen. In a few cases, cancerous tumors in the stomach or pancreas can cause ulcers. Peptic ulcers are not caused by spicy food or stress.¹

The majority of peptic ulcers are caused by the H. pylori bacterium. Many of the other cases are caused by NSAIDs. None are caused by spicy food or stress. ¹

Cause details for Peptic Ulcer: Although we used to think that spicy food, acid, and stress were the major causes of ulcers, we now know that nine out of ten ulcers are caused by H. pylori. Medicines that reduce stomach acid may make you feel better, but your ulcer may come back. Here's the good news: Since most ulcers are caused by this bacterial infection, they can be cured with the right antibiotics.²

Underlying condition causes of Peptic Ulcer: The list of possible underlying conditions (see also Misdiagnosis of underlying causes of Peptic Ulcer) mentioned in various sources as possible causes of Peptic Ulcer includes:

Peptic Ulcer as a complication: Other conditions that might have Peptic Ulcer as a complication might be potential underlying causes of Peptic Ulcer. The list of conditions listing Peptic Ulcer as a complication in our database includes:

Peptic Ulcer as a symptom: Conditions listing Peptic Ulcer as a symptom may also be potential underlying causes of Peptic Ulcer. The list of conditions listing Peptic Ulcer as a symptom in our database includes:

Causes of Peptic Ulcer: medical news summaries: The following medical news items are relevant to causes of Peptic Ulcer:

Paracetamol a safe and effective alternative to other anti-inflammatories

Related information for causes of Peptic Ulcer: Further relevant information on causes of Peptic Ulcer may be found in the risk factors for Peptic Ulcer and underlying causes of Peptic Ulcer.

Footnotes:
1. excerpt from H_ pylori and Peptic Ulcer: NIDDK
2. excerpt from Helicobacter pylori Infections (H. pylori) general: DBMD

Last revision: June 10, 2003

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