Peptic Ulcer - Introduction

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Definition:

A peptic ulcer is a hole in the lining of the stomach , duodenum , or oesophagus . A peptic ulcer of the stomach is called a gastric ulcer , an ulcer of the duodenum is a duodenal ulcer , and a peptic ulcer of the oesophagus is an oesophageal ulcer . A peptic ulcer occurs when the lining of these organs is corroded by the acidic digestive juices which are secreted by the stomach cells.

Peptic Ulcer is a chronic ulcer formed in regions of the gastrointestinal tract where gastric juice comes in direct contact with mucous membrane. Ulcer in the stomach caused by pepsin and acid.

Peptic ulcer is break in the skin or in a mucous membrane. Mucous membrane is a thin tissue that lines the interior surface of body openings. The term peptic ulcer is used most commonly to refer to ulcers that occur in the upper part of the digestive system.

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