Stomach ulcers (gastric ulcers) are painful, open sores which develop on the lining of the belly.
Ulcers could also appear in part of the intestine right beyond the stomach – these are called duodenal ulcers.
Both duodenal and stomach ulcers are sometimes known as peptic ulcers. In this article, we use the term “stomach ulcer”, even though the information and remedies apply equally to duodenal ulcers.
