Types of gastric ulcers
five types of gastric ulcers in terms of location, gastric acid secretory status, incidence, and complications.
Peptic ulcers are a common cause of upper gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms with peak incidence in middle-aged men (55-65). They arise at various locations, including the stomach (gastric ulcer), duodenum (duodenal ulcer), and esophagus (esophageal ulcer). Gastric ulcers are further divided into five types based on location, secretory status, and cause.
The Five Types of Gastric Ulcers by Location, Gastric Acid Secretory Status, Complications, and Incidence
| Type | Location | Acid Hypersecretion | Complications | Incidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | Gastric body, lesser curvature | No | Bleeding uncommon | 55% |
| II | Body of stomach + duodenal ulcer | Yes | Bleeding, perforation, obstruction | 20% |
| III | Prepyloric | Yes | Bleeding, perforation | 20% |
| IV | High on lesser curvature | No | Bleeding | < 5% |
| V | Anywhere (medication induced) | No | Bleeding, perforation | < 5% |
