A duodenal ulcer is a particular type of peptic ulcer (stomach ulcer) that afflicts the lining of the duodenum. These two types of gastrointestinal ulcers are common causes of abdominal pain or abdominal discomfort. Other possibilities that may need consideration for these symptoms include ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, GERD, gastric reflux, heartburn, or other causes of abdominal pain or abdominal symptoms.
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A PEPTIC ULCER located in the DUODENUM. - (Source - Diseases Database)
A peptic ulcer of the duodenum - (Source - WordNet 2.1)
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