Overview
Ulcers are painful sores or holes on the mucosa (inner lining) of the stomach, areas of the small intestine or in the lower end of the oesophagus due to various causes like bacterial infection, smoking, alcohol consumption, intake of drugs and harsh substances. Barring neonatal gastric ulcers, Gastric ulcers are uncommon in young children; whereas the chances of relapse are high in elderly patients.