Esophagus peptic ulcer disease

Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) is a disease in which ulceration occurs in the lower esophagus, stomach (along its lesser curvature), the duodenum, or jejunum. These are all areas concerned with digestion, hence the name peptic. The most prominent symptom is gnawing pain that is relieved by food and alkali, but worsened by alcohol and condiments. Painless periods of remission can occur even without treatment. 

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