A hole in the lining of the stomach corr oded by the acidic
digestive juices which are secreted by the stomach cells. Ulcer formation is related
to H. pyloridus bacteria in the stomach, anti-inflammatory medications, and smoking
cigarettes. Ulcer pain may not correlate with the presence or severity of ulceration.
Diagnosis is made with barium x-ray or with the use of a viewing tube slipped through
the throat to the stomach (endoscopy).
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