Question

in general,what is a peptic ulcer

Answer 1

Answer:

Ulcers. A peptic ulcer is a sore on the lining of yourstomach, small intestine or esophagus. A peptic ulcerin the stomach is called agastric ulcer. A duodenal ulcer is apeptic ulcer that develops in the first part of the small intestine (duodenum). An esophageal ulcer occurs in the lower part of your esophagus

Symptoms: Vomiting; Weight loss; Abdominal pain

Answer 2

Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) is a break in the inner lining of the stomach, the first part of the small intestine, or sometimes the lower esophagus.[1][7] An ulcer in the stomach is called a gastric ulcer, while one in the first part of the intestines is a duodenal ulcer.[1]