What is Peptic Ulcer Disease

Depending on their location, ulcers are known as : 

Gastric ulcers : Ulcers in the stomach

Duodenal ulcers : Ulcers develop in the first part of the small intestine ( duodenum).

Oesophageal ulcers : Ulcers in the lower section of the oesophagus. It is often associated with chronic GERD.

People can have more than one ulcer. Ulcers can develop at any age, but they are rare among teenagers and even more uncommon in children. They occur from early middle age onwards ( 30 and 50 years). With gastric ulcers being more common among the elderly people ( over 60 years). Peptic ulcers affect both men and women. Duodenal ulcers occur more frequently in men than women; gastric ulcers develop more often in women than men. 

Peptic Ulcer Disease
What is Peptic Ulcer Disease
Causes and Symptoms of Peptic Ulcer Disease
Diagnosis and Complication of Peptic Ulcer Disease
Treatment of Peptic Ulcer Disease