difference between peptic ulcer and gastric ulcer disease
A peptic ulcer in the stomach is called a gastric ulcer. A duodenal ulcer is a peptic ulcer that develops in the first part of the small intestine (duodenum). Peptic ulcers are open sores that develop on the inside lining of your stomach and the upper portion of your small intestine.
A peptic ulcer is a sore in the lining of your stomach or your duodenum, the first part of your small intestine. A burning stomach pain is the most common symptom. The pain. 1  Starts between meals or during the night.  Briefly stops if you eat or take antacids.