Also called a gastric ulcer. Break in the stomach lining that allows acid and digestive juices to damage the tissues beneath the lining. It can cause vomiting, pain and bleeding. It may occur as a result of the body experiencing considerable stress, for example, a spinal cord injury.
an ulcer within the stomach
a crater-like sore in the lining of the stomach or in
a raw area or open sore in the lining of the stomach
a small erosion in the gastrointestinal tract
a sore or a raw patch that forms in the lining of the stomach (gastrointestinal tract) where acid and pepsin are present
A raw or inflamed area of the stomach lining (also called a gastric ulcer).
open sore in the stomach lining.
An open sore in the lining of the stomach. Also called gastric ulcer.
necrotic lesion characterized by a crater-like erosion of the stomach wall (gastric ulcer) or the duodenum (duodenal ulcer); often associated with painful symptoms.