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In the stomach (followed by the duodenum and esophagus). However, small ulcers of the mouth are more common than most people think, and ulcers of the skin occur too often in the elderly and infirm.

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Ulcers are most found in the stomach and intestinal area. I believe it has something to do with the smooth muscle

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Peptic ulcers are found in the acidic parts of the digestive system; four times are many are found inthe first part of the samll intestine as are found in the stomach.

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In almost all cases, it is located in the stomach area (gastric ulcer) or the part of the duodenum closest to the stomach (duodenal ulcer).

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throughout the digestive system

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In the anus.

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it can be in the stomach and in the mouth.

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