This can develop as stomach acid erodes through the intestinal wall and spills into the abdominal cavity. The first sign of perforation is sudden, intense, steady abdominal pain. If you are experiencing this type of pain, contact your doctor immediately. A third complication of ulcers is obstruction of the digestive tract, usually at the junction of the stomach and duodenum, as old ulcer scars accumulate and narrow the passageway through this area. T his is less of a problem than it used to be due to the recent improvements in ulcer diagnosis and treatment.
Ulcers are small craters or sores that form in the lining of the stomach or duodenum.
The above drawing shows an ulcer sore in the lining of the duodenum. There are many new ulcer treatment plans available, depending on the type and cause for the ulcer in question. Ulcers require specific treatment. It is important for you to make every effort to contribute to this process. Smoking cigarettes has consistently been found to slow down the healing of an ulcer.