What is an Ulcer?
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of an Ulcer?
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Quick Ulcer Facts
What is an ulcer?
Twenty-five million Americans suffer from ulcers. An ulcer is a sore or hole in the lining of the stomach or duodenum (the first part of the small intestine). People of any age can get an ulcer and women are affected just as often as men.