Does steroids really cause peptic ulcers?
Peptic ulcer is any mucosal erosion of an area of the gastrointestinal tract. It may be equal to or greater than 0.5 cm. It usually manifests as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, weight loss and loss of appetite. Peptic ulcers were believed to be also caused by certain drugs like steroids and aspirin.
According to multiple studies, [...]
