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Barring a few internal bodily systems, an ulcer can occur just about anywhere. No one is immune from peptic ulcers, which are most commonly found in the gastrointestinal system, and they differ from leg ulcers. A peptic ulcer can be extremely hazardous to your health. It is possible for the gastrointestinal sore to eat through the intestinal lining and cause the contents of the stomach and intestines to spill out into the body cavity. This perforation can lead to death. There are other problems that you need to be aware of too and you should know the different locations where this disease can develop. Most of the ulcers people are diagnosed as having are actually peptic ulcers. The difference is in where they are located. Take for example a stomach ulcer or a duodenal ulcer. Ulcers of the stomach are found in the actual stomach and duodenal ulcers are found in the duodenum. That makes sense, right? What does not make sense is why anyone would want to risk their health by not seeking out medical guidance and treatment. Ulcers can be quite painful and in some cases very deadly if they are malignant or perforate the abdominal cavity. There are five different complications that can occur from such diseases located in the gastric region. These are: gastrointestinal bleeding (bleeding ulcer,) perforation (where the stomach contents or intestines spill into the body cavity,) penetration, scarring and Pyloric Stenosis. You definitely do not want any of these to happen to you. An untreated ulcer is nothing to scoff at because sometimes it can lead to great sickness and even death. If you have, or think you may have one, then you need to see your doctor to seek treatment as soon as possible. This is your health and your life that you are risking by not seeking out medications to help. Peptic ulcers can be caused by several things. The predominant factor is the presence of H. Pylori bacteria. It is not caused by stress, spicy foods or a certain blood type as it was once thought. Other factors that might cause an ulcer are: the use of NSAIDS over a long period of time, the overuse of laxatives, a family history (in particular a duodenal ulcer,) and Zollinger Ellison Syndrome. Luckily, the treatments are quite simple. Most ulcers will heal with medication and watching what you eat until the ulcer has healed. We offer a free ulcer audio gift. Learn more about peptic ulcers at our portal, and drop us a note at our ulcer symptoms blog.
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