Common Ulcer Locations: Stomach & Duodenum Explained

Common ulcer sites:

1. Stomach (gastric ulcers): H. pylori, NSAIDs, medical conditions.
2. Duodenum (duodenal ulcers): Similar causes to gastric ulcers.
3. Esophagus: GERD, infections, medications, trauma.
4. Mouth (canker sores/aphthous ulcers): Stress, hormones, injury, deficiencies.
5. Skin (pressure ulcers/bedsores): Prolonged pressure in immobile individuals.
6. Legs (venous ulcers): Chronic venous insufficiency, varicose veins, DVT.
7. Colon (colorectal ulcers): Crohn's, ulcerative colitis, ischemic colitis.

Ulcers can also occur in cornea, bladder, genital regions. Persistent symptoms warrant medical evaluation.