Recurrence of peptic ulcer
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Recurrence of peptic ulcer
Factors that may increase the risk that an ulcer will recur include:
- Persistent Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection.
- Continued use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
- Cigarette smoking.
- Hypersecretory conditions (conditions in which the stomach produces excessive acid).
- Past history of ulcer recurrence or ulcer complications.
Credits
| Author | Monica Rhodes |
| Editor | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS |
| Associate Editor | Denele Ivins |
| Associate Editor | Pat Truman, MATC |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Andrew H. Soll, MD - Gastroenterology |
| Last Updated | January 7, 2008 |
| Last updated: | January 07, 2008 |
|---|---|
| Author: | Monica Rhodes |
| Reviewed By: | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine, Andrew H. Soll, MD - Gastroenterology |
| Editors: | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS, Pat Truman, MATC |
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