Seattle Health Blog

Stomach ulcer can be described as small erosion (hole) in the digestive tract of an individual. Although there can be different types of stomach ulcers, the most common is duodenal ulcer. It usually occurs within 12 cm of small intestine beyond the stomach. Another type of ulcer, gastric ulcer, which occurs within the stomach. Between the two, the first is almost always benign, although it was likely to become malignant. The size of a stomach ulcer is typically between 3/4th and 1/8th inch.

It is the destruction of the gastric mucosa or intestinal mucosa of the stomach by an excessive secretion of hydrochloric acid, causing a stomach ulcer. Helicobacter pylori, a bacterium that spreads through contaminated food and water, can also lead to gastric and duodenal ulcers. Otherwise, injury to the gastric mucosa, weakened mucosal defenses, genetic predisposition, psychological stress, anti-inflammatory drugs and smoking can also cause the problem.
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