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Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD)

Peptic ulcer disease refers to the presence of open sores or ulcers in the lining of the stomach (gastric ulcers) or the first part of the small intestine (duodenal ulcers). The most common cause of peptic ulcers is infection with the bacterium Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) or the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) Etiopathogenesis […]