Does Stress Cause Ulcers?
Briefly

It's true that some critically ill patients, like those admitted to intensive care units, can develop stress ulcers, which are sores in the lining of the gastrointestinal tract that quickly arise after extreme physical stress.
There is simply no data confirming that everyday psychological stress can directly cause ulcers, but stress may exacerbate ulcers in individuals already at high risk.
Read at www.nytimes.com
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