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Following is a list of causes or underlying conditions (see also Misdiagnosis of underlying causes of Peptic Ulcer) that could possibly cause Peptic Ulcer includes:
The follow list shows some of the possible medical causes of Peptic Ulcer that are listed by the Diseases Database:
The following conditions have been cited in various sources as potentially causal risk factors related to Peptic Ulcer:
Not currently believed to be genetic; familial patterns are now believed to be due to shared infections with H Pylori bacteria....more »
To research the causes of Peptic Ulcer, consider researching the causes of these these diseases that may be similar, or associated with Peptic Ulcer:
Causes of Types of Peptic Ulcer: Review the cause informationfor the various types of Peptic Ulcer:
Causes of Broader Categories of Peptic Ulcer: Review the causal information about the various more general categories of medical conditions:
Other conditions that might have Peptic Ulcer as a complication may, potentially, be an underlying cause of Peptic Ulcer. Our database lists the following as having Peptic Ulcer as a complication of that condition:
Conditions listing Peptic Ulcer as a symptom may also be potential underlying causes of Peptic Ulcer. Our database lists the following as having Peptic Ulcer as a symptom of that condition:
The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible
causes of Peptic Ulcer as a symptom.
This list is incomplete and various other drugs or substances
may cause your symptoms.
Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using,
including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
See full list of 302 medications causing Peptic Ulcer
When combined, certain drugs, medications, substances or toxins may react causing Peptic Ulcer as a symptom.
The list below is incomplete and various other drugs or substances may cause your symptoms. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
See full list of 2860 drug interactions causing Peptic Ulcer
Causes: Peptic Ulcer:
Hydrocloric acid and pepsin in the digestive juices of the stomach.
One cause of peptic ulcer is bacterial infection, but some ulcers are caused by long-term use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents (NSAIDs), like aspirin and ibuprofen. In a few cases, cancerous tumors in the stomach or pancreas can cause ulcers. Peptic ulcers are not caused by spicy food or stress. (Source: excerpt from H_ pylori and Peptic Ulcer: NIDDK)
The majority of peptic ulcers are caused by the H.
pylori bacterium. Many of the other cases are caused by
NSAIDs. None are caused by spicy food or stress.
(Source: excerpt from H_ pylori and Peptic Ulcer: NIDDK)
The following medical news items are relevant to causes of Peptic Ulcer:
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