Abstract
Peptic ulcer disease is a common gastrointestinal (GI) problem that has a substantial impact on patient well-being and health care costs. Complications include hemorrhage, perforation, and gastric outlet obstruction. Etiologies underlying peptic ulcer disease include Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection, use of aspirin and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), rare disorders such as gastrinoma (Zollinger-Ellison syndrome), and opportunistic infections, particularly in immunosuppressed patients.
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