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Most of us link stomach issues to food poisoning, spicy meals, or infections. Rarely do we pause to think that our stress levels, daily habits, and lifestyle choices might be silently hurting our stomach lining. For many people, ulcers seem like something caused only by spicy food or poor eating habits, but as Dr Kandarp Saxena, Consultant, Gastrointestinal Sciences, Manipal Hospital, Jaipur explains, “Stress and lifestyle choices play a much bigger role than most people realize."

What Are Stomach Ulcers?

Stomach ulcers, also known as peptic ulcers, are painful sores that form on the lining of the stomach or the upper part of the small intestine. They occur when the protective mucus layer weakens, allowing stomach acid to damage the underlying tissue.

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