Peptic Ulcer Disease in Children, Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Peptic Ulcer Disease in Children Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) in children is a condition in which painful sores or ulcers form on the inner lining of the stomach, duodenum (the first part of the small intestine), or, rarely, the esophagus. While ulcers are more common in adults, they can also affect children of all ages. These ulcers occur when the protective...