Causes of ulcer disease

Here are some conditions that can cause heartburn, including:

    Gastric ulcers (open wounds that appear in the inner lining of the stomach)
    Helicobacter pylori bacterial infection
    Side effects of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (eg ibuprofen and aspirin) and nitrate drugs
    Psychological problems (eg anxiety and stress)
    Gastroesophageal reflux disease (movement of stomach acid into the esophagus)
    Too much to eat
    Obesity
    Eat too fast
    Eat oily, fatty, and spicy foods
    Smoke
    Consume too much caffeine, soda, or alcoholic beverages
    Too much chocolate
    Constipation
In addition to the above conditions, ulcer disease can also occur due to complications of a disease. Examples of diseases that can cause heartburn are gallstones, pancreatitis, intestinal ischemia (reduced intestinal blood flow), intestinal blockage, celiac disease, hiatus hernia (gastric part protruding into the diaphragm), and stomach cancer.