How Do You Recognize Symptoms Of An Ulcer?
An ulcer is a sore that forms in the lining of the stomach. It may also form in the upper portion of the small intestine. Ulcers are very common and affect a large portion of the population. It has been thought that ulcers may have many causes including stress, smoking, eating certain foods, consuming large amounts of alcohol or caffeine or by taking certain medications such as aspirin and ibuprofen. Recent studies have shown that most ulcers are caused by a bacterial infection. Although the suspected causes listed above may not directly cause ulcers they may still be factors that play a role in the development of an ulcer or at the very least an irritant to the ulcer that has formed. Although ulcers can affect anyone of any age they most often affect people age 40 or older. It is important to be able to recognize the symptoms of an ulcer in order to seek proper medical diagnosis and treatment. Notice whether stomach pain occurs between the breastbone and navel area. This pain may occu
