A peptic ulcer is a chronic disease, the main symptom of which is the formation of ulcerative defects in the mucous membrane of the stomach or duodenum.It, as a rule, has a cyclical character and proceeds with periods of exacerbation (autumn and spring).Peptic ulcer disease occurs in people of any age, but more often at the age of 30-40 years, men get sick 6-7 times more often than women.Typically, an ulcer occurs against the background of gastritis (inflammation of the gastric mucosa) or duodenitis (inflammation of the duodenal mucosa) associated with Helicobacter pylori infection. Currently, the leading causes of peptic ulcer disease are: 1.Exposure to the bacteria Helicobacter pylori. 2. The prevalence of aggressive factors (hydrochloric acid, pepsin, bile acids) over the protective factors of the mucous membrane. Factors contributing to the onset of the disease include: · prolonged neuro-emotional stress; · genetic predisposition; · the presence of chronic gastritis or duoden...