What Is an Ulcer?
7. Are Ulcers Life-Threatening?
Some types of ulcers are less dangerous than others. However, any ulcer can potentially become life-threatening if it is not treated. Stomach ulcers, in particular, can be deadly if left alone to fester and worsen.
Some of the main complications associated with stomach ulcers include perforation of the stomach lining at the ulcer site and internal bleeding at the ulcer site. To prevent these types of complications, early diagnosis and treatment is very important.
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