Conditions
Peptic Ulcer Disease
Gastrointestinal Disease
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Peptic ulcer disease refers to damage of the inner part of the stomach's gastric mucosa, the first part of the small intestine, or sometimes the lower esophagus. An ulcer in the stomach is called a gastric ulcer, while one in the first part of the intestines is a duodenal ulcer.
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Condition Classgastroenterologic, surgical 1 Cross-Tradition Connections
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