Factors that can increase risk for Peptic ulcers:
1.
Use of painkillers called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs),
such as aspirin, naproxen, ibuprofen, and many others available by
prescription; can frequently cause ulcers.
2.
Excess acid production from gastrinomas, tumors of the acid producing
cells of the stomach that increases acid output (seen in Zollinger-Ellison
syndrome)
3.
Excessive drinking of alcohol
4.
Smoking or chewing tobacco
5.
Serious illness
6.
Radiation treatment to the area
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