What is an ulcer?
What is an ulcer?
An ulcer is an erosion of the stomach lining, esophagus, or small bowel, expalins Lisa Ganjhu, DO, a gastroenterologist at NYU Langone Medical Center. In this video learn more about what an ulcer is and how it is formed.
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