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What can cause an inflamed stomach (organ) to rupture?

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Peptic ulcer: An inflamed stomach (gastritis) can lead to stomach rupture if it develops into a gastric ulcer that becomes perforated - a complication where by the contents of the inside of the stomach can open into the area outside of the stomach. This would be a surgical emergency.

Answered 9/20/2017

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