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What is a peptic ulcer?
A peptic ulcer is a sensitive, raw patch that forms on the lining of the stomach or the
duodenum.
National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse (2011). Peptic Ulcer Patient Information Fact Sheet. Retrieved from
http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/hpylori/index.htm.