Ulcers: Tell me everything you know about them?

Question

I'm only 15 so don't make it too scientific or too lengthy.

Does stress have anything to do with them?

Answer 1

Ulcers can develop at any age, but are rare in teens and children. "For almost a century, doctors believed lifestyle factors such as stress and diet caused ulcers. Later, researchers discovered that an imbalance between digestive fluids (hydrochloric acid and pepsin) and the stomach's ability to defend itself against these powerful substances resulted in ulcers. Today, research shows that most ulcers develop as a result of infection with bacteria called Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori). While all three of these factors--lifestyle, acid and pepsin, and H. pylori--play a role in ulcer development, H. pylori is now considered the primary cause.

Lifestyle

While scientific evidence refutes the old belief that stress and diet cause ulcers, several lifestyle factors continue to be suspected of playing a role. These factors include cigarettes, foods and beverages containing caffeine, alcohol, and physical stress."

Answer 2

it's something my grandma won't stfu about whenever anyone in my family skips a meal...

Answer 3

wikipedia is your friend

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulcer