The peptic ulcers are defined as
open sores which form in the inner lining of the stomach and upper
part of the small intestine.The usual symptom of this ulcer is
stomach ache.The peptic ulcers involve the gastric ulcers which
heppen in the inner part of stomach.
The usual cause of this peptic
ulcer is infection with bacterium Helicobacter pylori and long
period usage of asperin and also the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory
medicines.One of the most important information is that the stress
and spicy food items will not result in peptic ulcers.
Mucus will protect the gastric
mucosa from the autodigestion by the pepsin.The mucus will also
shield from erosion by the acids and another corrosive substances
that are taken into the body by swallowing.The bicarbonate ions
which is released by the surface epithelial cells will help in
neutralizing abrasive acids.