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• Bacterial infection is the most common cause of duodenal ulcers. • Stomach ulcers are often a side effect of pain killers and anti-inflammatory drugs used to treat arthritis. • Alcohol ingestion, cigarette smoking, and emotional stress may also influence the development of an ulcer or interfere with its healing.
