How Does Cigarette Smoking Cause Gastritis
Health Encyclopedia: Peptic Ulcers Complications
Complications
Most people with severe ulcers experience significant pain and sleeplessness, which can have a dramatic and adverse impact on the quality of life.
Complications of Peptic Ulcers
Peptic ulcers from either H. pylori or NSAIDs can be very serious if they progress to the point of hemorrhage or perforation of the stomach or duodenum. Of the people who get ulcers, up to 15% will experience some degree of bleeding, which can be life threatening in some cases. Ulcers that form where the small...
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