10 Causes of Abdominal Pain
Cause #2: Peptic Ulcer
Peptic ulcers occur in the inner wall lining the stomach and the small intestines. It is known as a gastric ulcer when it occurs within the stomach and duodenal ulcer when it occurs in the intestines. Peptic ulcers normally result from an infection by bacteria called Helicobacter pylori or long-term use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications like ibuprofen, aspirin, and naproxen. These erode the mucus membrane lining the gut walls such that gastric acid gets to the unprotected walls causing a burning sensation. Zollinger-Ellison syndrome is another condition that can lead to peptic ulcers by causing overproduction of gastric acid1https://www.healthline.com/health/stomach-ulcer.
The pain is usually in the upper middle quadrant of the abdomen and it can be mild to severe in intensity. It starts as a burning sensation and as time goes by it can become very intense. If you are suffering from this symptom, you should seek medical attention to prevent further complications such as perforations.
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