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Peptic Ulcer Disease

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By:	Reference Healthwise Staff	Last Revised: Reference January 4, 2012
Medical Review:	Reference E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine Reference Jerome B. Simon, MD, FRCPC, FACP - Gastroenterology

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Cause
Symptoms
What Happens
What Increases Your Risk
When To Call a Doctor
Exams and Tests
Treatment Overview
Prevention
Home Treatment
Medications
Surgery
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