In both types of peptic ulceration, gastric and duodenal, there is an imbalance between secretion and neutralization of secreted acid. In duodenal ulcers there is an oversecretion of acid whilst in gastric ulcers there is an impairment of mucosal protection.
Other risk factors in the development of peptic ulceration include:
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