Pronounced – GAH-strik UL-sur

A peptic ulcer in the stomach is called a gastric ulcer. A gastric ulcer is an open sore in the lining of the stomach. A gastric ulcer is also called a stomach ulcer.

The most common symptom of a gastric ulcer is a burning pain in the stomach.

A gastric ulcer happens when the acids that helps digest your food damages the walls of your stomach.

The most common cause of gastric ulcers is infection with a bacterium called Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori).

Treatment for Gastric Uclers

If not treated, gastric ulcers will get worse. Treatment may include:

• Medication to block stomach acids.
• Antibiotics to kill ulcer-causing bacteria.
• Surgery may help for ulcers that don’t heal.

Not smoking and not drinking alcohol can help.