Can a 20-year-old person get a gastric ulcer?
There are many causes of gastric ulcer, including Helicobacter pylori infection, drug factors, and poor eating habits. First, situations where gastric ulcer is unlikely to occur:
1. Helicobacter pylori infection: If a patient is not infected with Helicobacter pylori, they are generally less likely to develop gastric ulcer.
2. Drug factors: Some drugs can cause damage to the gastric mucosa, leading to the occurrence of gastric ulcer. These include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, glucocorticoids, chemotherapy drugs, etc. This situation is relatively common in clinical practice. When taking these drugs, it is necessary to strictly follow the doctor's instructions and pay attention to regular endoscopy follow-ups to observe changes in the stomach.
3. Poor eating habits: Long-term alcohol consumption or eating spicy and irritating foods as well as overeating can easily have a certain impact on the gastric mucosa, thereby inducing gastric ulcer.
Second, situations where gastric ulcer is likely to occur:
For young people with a family history of genetic disease, their probability of suffering from gastric ulcer is also relatively high. If there is low immune function or suffering from systemic diseases such as diabetes, AIDS, etc., it may increase the probability of gastric ulcer. It is recommended to develop good living habits and dietary routines in daily life, avoid staying up late and overexertion, exercise regularly to enhance physical fitness, and maintain a pleasant mood, which is conducive to physical health.
