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Asked by 733bmay26 to Peter, Jonathan, Grace, Doris, David, Ann on 7 Jun 2019.
Question: What causes ulcers?
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Grace Kago answered on 7 Jun 2019:
The most common causes of peptic ulcers are:
1. infection with the bacterium Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori)
2. Long-term use of aspirin and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (Advil, Aleve, others). Stress and spicy foods do not cause peptic ulcers. However, they can make your symptoms worse.source: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/peptic-ulcer/symptoms-causes/syc-20354223
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