Types of ulcers

There are mainly three types of ulcers. They are:

* Peptic ulcer
* Gastric ulcer
* Duodenal ulcer

Peptic ulcer: Peptic ulcer affects the lining of the stomach. it happens when the ulcers are

exposed to pepsin.

Gastric ulcer: An ulcer is called gastric when the peptic ulcer is present in the stomach.

Duodenal ulcer: An ulcer is called duodenal when the ulcer is in the duodenum. it is usually

found in the beginning of the small intestine.