peptic ulcer is a sore in the inner lining of the stomach or
upper small Ulcers form when the intestine or stomach's
protective layer is broken down. When this happens, digestive
juices—which contain hydrochloric acid and an enzyme called
pepsin—can damage the intestine or stomach tissue. Treatment
cures most ulcers. And symptoms go away Peptic ulcers that form
in the stomach are called gastric ulcers. Those that form in the
upper small intestine are called duodenal (say "doo-uh-DEE-nul"
or "doo-AW-duh-nul") ulcers. The two most common causes of
peptic ulcers are: H. pylori and NSAIDs break down the stomach
or intestine's protective mucus layer. Different people have
different symptoms, and some people have no symptoms at all.
Your doctor will ask you questions about your symptoms and your
general health, and he or she will do a physical exam. your
symptoms aren't severe and you are younger than 55, your doctor
may do some simple tests (using your blood, breath, or stool) to
look for signs of H. pylori infect