How Do Ulcers Affect the Digestive System?
An Ulcer is a painful sore and they can be found in the lining of the stomach, or small intestine. Ulcers are caused by infection, long term use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (Advil), extra acid which may be a result of stress and certain food, and Zollinger-Ellison. Additional causes may on account of smoking, often use of steroids, hypercalceia (over production of calcuim), being older than 50, and alcoholism. If someone is diagnosed with ulcers then depending on the severity, the treatment is either non-surgical or surgical.
An Ulcer is a painful sore and they can be found in the lining of the stomach, or small intestine. Ulcers are caused by infection, long term use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (Advil), extra acid which may be a result of stress and certain food, and Zollinger-Ellison. Additional causes may on account of smoking, often use of steroids, hypercalceia (over production of calcuim), being older than 50, and alcoholism. If someone is diagnosed with ulcers then depending on the severity, the treatment is either non-surgical or surgical.