peptic ulcer
noun
medical
: a painful sore inside the stomach or another part of the digestive system
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Alcohol use also is a risk factor for pancreatitis, gastritis, gastro-esophageal reflux disease and peptic ulcer disease, as well as a potential aggravator of mental and behavioral disorders.
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Isabella Cueto and J. Emory Parker, STAT, 27 June 2024
Springsteen, 78, suspended touring in September to recover from a peptic ulcer disease.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 13 June 2024
Askew died of a ruptured peptic ulcer the next day in a hospital.
—Erin Glynn, The Enquirer, 2 June 2024
Bruce Springsteen Bruce Springsteen was forced to go on hiatus from his world tour last year after suffering a bout of peptic ulcer disease — but now the Boss (and his E Street Band) is back.
—Justin Klawans, The Week Us, theweek, 27 Mar. 2024
Doctors recently suggested to USA Today that Tyson could be suffering from a peptic ulcer — categorized as a sore on the stomach lining, small intestine, or esophagus — and proposed postponing the boxing event.
—EW.com, 31 May 2024
In 2023, Springsteen postponed several tour dates in September due to peptic ulcer disease.
—Raven Brunner, Peoplemag, 26 May 2024
The band had originally been slated to perform throughout last fall; however, Springsteen’s battle with peptic ulcer disease forced them to postpone.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 14 May 2024
Springsteen, 74, returned to the road in February 2023 but was then forced to postpone months’ worth of shows while battling peptic ulcer disease.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 14 May 2024
Isabella Cueto and J. Emory Parker, STAT, 27 June 2024
Springsteen, 78, suspended touring in September to recover from a peptic ulcer disease.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 13 June 2024
Askew died of a ruptured peptic ulcer the next day in a hospital.
—Erin Glynn, The Enquirer, 2 June 2024
Bruce Springsteen Bruce Springsteen was forced to go on hiatus from his world tour last year after suffering a bout of peptic ulcer disease — but now the Boss (and his E Street Band) is back.
—Justin Klawans, The Week Us, theweek, 27 Mar. 2024
Doctors recently suggested to USA Today that Tyson could be suffering from a peptic ulcer — categorized as a sore on the stomach lining, small intestine, or esophagus — and proposed postponing the boxing event.
—EW.com, 31 May 2024
In 2023, Springsteen postponed several tour dates in September due to peptic ulcer disease.
—Raven Brunner, Peoplemag, 26 May 2024
The band had originally been slated to perform throughout last fall; however, Springsteen’s battle with peptic ulcer disease forced them to postpone.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 14 May 2024
Springsteen, 74, returned to the road in February 2023 but was then forced to postpone months’ worth of shows while battling peptic ulcer disease.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 14 May 2024
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“Peptic ulcer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peptic%20ulcer. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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