What Is an Ulcer?
2. How Common Are Ulcers?
Ulcers are surprisingly common and can affect people in any age range. Doctors commonly see ulcer patients who are older as well as ulcer patients who are younger. Children are unfortunately not exempt to developing ulcers.
About one in every 10 people in the United States alone can expect to suffer from a peptic ulcer at some point during their lifetimes. Every year, more than 4,000,000 Americans experience peptic ulcers. Even if you don’t have a family history of ulcers, you can potentially develop one or more during your lifetime.
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