| Front | What causes most peptic ulcers? |
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| Back | Most are caused by an infection of the stomach with Heliocobacter pylori. Another major cause is chronic use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), as well as alcohol and smoking. |
Tags: 16, emergencies, gastrointestinal, urologic
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