What are Peptic ulcers?
An ulcer is an open sore or lesion that is typically found on the skin or the mucous membranous areas of the digestive canal. An ulcer in the lining on the stomach and duodenum is referred to as a peptic ulcer.
Gastric ulcer:
When the peptic ulcer located in the stomach it is referred to as a gastric ulcer. 
Duodenal ulcer:
When it is located in the duodenum it is referred to as a duodenum it is referred as a duodenal ulcer.
An ulcer is neither contageious nor cancerous. Ulcers are always almost being however, some may be come malignant.
Size:
The common size of an ulcer is between 1/8 of an inch and 3/8 of an inch.
Causes of gastric and duodenal ulcers:
The causes of peptic ulcers on be from both life style factors as well as (bacterial ulcer) presence of a bacterial infection.
Most research demonstrates that approximately 80 %of gastric ulcers and 90 % of duodenal ulcer caused by an infection of bacterium know as Helicobacter Pylori (H.Pylori).
Other factors in the developing of peptic ulcer:
1. Smoking
2. Caffeine
3. Alcohol
4. A family history of ulcers
5. Type O blood group (for duodenal ulcer)
6. Stress
7. Acid and Pepsin
8. Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (such as aspirin)
Sign and symptoms of peptic ulcers:
The most common symptoms of peptic ulcer are a burning, or gnawing sensation in the stomach, most often after eating.
This can occur immediately after eating or half hours after eating.
This pan often feels like hurt burn, indigestion or hunger pains and can last any where 30 seconds to 3 hours.
The pains often awaken the individual at night, drinking milk, resting and take anti acids can help to diminish the pain.
Other sign and symptoms may include:
1. Belching
2. Nausea
3. Vomiting
4. Poor appetite
5. Weight loss
6. Felling weak and tired
7. Abdominal pain
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