Ulcers
Publications and Materials

Below are selected publications and materials related to ulcers. Please note the year of publication may be later than the year(s) the data represent.

Ulcers: Women’s Health Topics A-Z
http://www.cdc.gov/women/az/ulcers.htm
View women’s health resources related to ulcers.

Frequently Asked Questions: Helicopacter pylori and Peptic Ulcer Disease
http://www.cdc.gov/ulcer/consumer.htm
Learn answers to frequently asked questions about H.pylori and ulcers.

Helicopacter pylori and Peptic Ulcer Disease
http://www.cdc.gov/ulcer/
A peptic ulcer is a sore or hole in the lining of the stomach or duodenum (the first part of the small intestine). People of any age can get an ulcer and women are affected just as often as men. Over 25 million Americans will suffer from an ulcer at some point during their lifetime. The good news is that most ulcers are caused by an infection with the bacterium, Helicobacter pylori, and can be cured in about two weeks with antibiotics. Learn more.

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This page last reviewed April 6, 2005
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