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Peptic Ulcer

Medical Definition: Ulcer that occurs in the regions of the GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT which come into contact with GASTRIC JUICE containing PEPSIN and GASTRIC ACID. It occurs when there are defects in the MUCOSA barrier. The common forms of peptic ulcers are associated with HELICOBACTER PYLORI and the consumption of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS).
Guide Notes: GEN: prefer STOMACH ULCER or DUODENAL ULCER but note GASTRODUODENAL ULCER = PEPTIC ULCER; stress ulcer: coord with STRESS or STRESS, PSYCHOLOGICAL (IM or NIM)
Also Called: Marginal Ulcer
Peptic Ulcer Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Duodenal Ulcer - A PEPTIC ULCER located in the DUODENUM.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Peptic Ulcer Perforation - Penetration of a PEPTIC ULCER through the wall of DUODENUM or STOMACH allowing the leakage of luminal contents into the PERITONEAL CAVITY.

Peptic Ulcer Medical Definitions and Terms

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