Stomach ulcer is gastric cancer.

Gastric ulcer is mainly caused by Helicobacter pylori infection, long-term smoking, drinking or eating spicy food. Usually, the prognosis of patients after active treatment is better. However, if the patient continues not to be treated, the ulcer surface persists, and the gastric mucosa is stimulated by inflammation for a long time, cancer may occur. Therefore, after diagnosis of gastric ulcer, symptomatic treatment should be timely. Good daily habits should also be maintained, and the diet should be light.