Can you stomach this?

See a doctor if you have sypmtoms of peptic ulcer. Peptic ulcer and its underlying cause needs to be treated.

THE stomach produces highly corrosive acids to aid the digestion of food and to prevent infection. With a pH of two to three, excessive production of acids may damage the stomach. Fortunately, your stomach has a barrier lining that protects itself from the acids. However, when there is an open sore on the lining of your stomach or doudenum (the begining of the small intestine), it means you have peptic ulcer.