Category: Gastroenterology / Gastroduodenal Disorders
Peptic ulcer disease involves open sores that develop on the inside lining of the stomach (gastric ulcers) or the upper part of the small intestine (duodenal ulcers), primarily caused by H. pylori infection or NSAID use.
Lifetime prevalence estimated at 5-10%, with annual incidence around 0.1-0.3%. (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology, 2016)
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