Primary risk factors for peptic ulcers include: Helicobacter pylori infection the leading cause of peptic ulcers worldwide, present in approximately 30-40% of US adults NSAID use including ibuprofen, naproxen, and aspirin, which disrupt the protective gastric mucosa Smoking increases the risk of ulcer development and impairs healing Excessive alcohol consumption can damage the gastric lining and increase acid production Physiological stress severe illness, major surgery, or critical care situations Previous ulcer history significantly increases recurrence risk Medication combinations concurrent use of NSAIDs with anticoagulants, antiplatelets, or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) increases bleeding risk Patients with obesity often have overlapping risk factors that may coincide with weight loss treatment
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In fact, the US Anti-Doping Authority says there is a concerning lack of published clinical trial data because studies appear to have been cancelled or stopped without any published conclusions