Peptic ulcers, also known as stomach ulcers or gastric ulcers, are a type of stomach ulcer that causes abdominal pain and discomfort. Peptic ulcers are divided into two types including stomach ulcers and duodenal ulcers. Gastric ulcers are a typical occurrence in the stomach's inner lining. The loss of the mucus layer that protects the stomach from digestive fluids causes these ulcers. Burping, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, and other symptoms of stomach ulcers are common. The type of stomach ulcer determines the treatment, which typically includes proton pump inhibitors and antibiotics.
