Decoding Peptic Ulcers: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Peptic ulcer disease is when painful sores appear in the stomach’s lining or the first part of the small intestine (duodenum). A thick layer of mucus protects the stomach from its own acids. But when this protection weakens, stomach acid can hurt the tissue, forming ulcers. Who’s at Risk? Did you know that 1 in […]
