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Article: Childhood adversities have a predictive role in peptic ulcer.
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- August 16, 2009
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Helicobacter pylori, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug use and smoking are the most important risk factors for peptic ulcer. Alcohol intake may also play a role in the development of gastric ulcers. Psychological stress may also have an impact on the onset and course of ulcer disease. However, very little is known as to whether childhood adversities involving financial problems, conflicts in the family, problems with alcohol, and matters of personal security are associated with peptic ulcer.
A research article to be published on July 21,2009 in the World Journal of Gastroenterology addresses this question. Dr. Markku Sumanen and his colleagues of the Health and ...