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What are my odds of stomach ulcers in someone my age?
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Possible: It is possible to have peptic ulcer disease at the age of 23. You should be evaluated by your doctor if your are having symptoms.
Answered 9/15/2013
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Ulcer epidemiology: We don't have prevalence rates for a 23 year old, but for men in their 30s it was 2.4% according to a bmj survey. Peptic ulcers are caused by an infection with h pylori and can be readily treated.
Answered 9/15/2013
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