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Peptic ulcers are tender, open sores that can develop on the lining of the stomach, small intestine, and the esophagus—they affects an average of four to five million Americans every year and account for about 10% of all medical costs for digestive disorders.
Over the past 20 years, studies have concluded that ulcers develop in response to several different factors, including bacterial infections, the use of specific medications, as well aslifestyle and dietary factors.