Ulcers
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Stomach Oesophageal Ulcer Gastric Ulcer Duodenal Ulcer Fig . : Types of Ulcers Causes of peptic ulcer Over secretion of gastric juices is one of the direct causes of peptic ulcer disease. The other common causes are as follows : a) Heredity: Peptic ulcer is not genetic disorder but patients with a family history of peptic ulcer have higher chances of developing the ulcers. b) Helicobacter pylori infection: Chronic inflammation due to Helicobacter pylori is a major cause for gastric ulcers. The gastritis can stimulate hyper secretion of gastric juices causing erosion of the lining resulting in ulcers
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Stomach Oesophageal Ulcer Gastric Ulcer Duodenal Ulcer Fig . : Types of Ulcers Causes of peptic ulcer Over secretion of gastric juices is one of the direct causes of peptic ulcer disease. The other common causes are as follows : a) Heredity: Peptic ulcer is not genetic disorder but patients with a family history of peptic ulcer have higher chances of developing the ulcers. b) Helicobacter pylori infection: Chronic inflammation due to Helicobacter pylori is a major cause for gastric ulcers.
The gastritis can stimulate hyper secretion of gastric juices causing erosion of the lining resulting in ulcers
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