Question

Most gastric ulcers are caused by _____________.

Answer 1

Most of the gastric ulcers are caused by bacteria.

A sore when forms on the oesophageal, stomach, or small intestine lining. When stomach acid affects the lining of the digestive tract, ulcers develop. It is referred into three distinct ulcers-

1. An ulcer on the lining of the stomach or the first section of small intestine is referred to as a peptic ulcer.
2. A gastric ulcer is referred to as such if it develops in stomach.
3. Duodenal ulcers are those that occur in the duodenum.

The causative agents of ulcer-

• The majority of ulcers are brought on by an infection with the bacteria or germ H. pylori. The mucus that covers the lining of your stomach and the first portion of your small intestine is damaged by this bacteria (the duodenum)
• Another major reason are NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs). These include over-the-counter painkillers and antipyretics such aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen
• Lifestyle factors such as stress and alcohol consumption

The answer to the most causative factor for gastric ulcer is d) bacteria.

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