Spicy Foods and Smoking are the Primary Causes of Ulcers

Question

Spicy foods and smoking are the primary causes of ulcers.

Accepted Answer

Spicy foods and smoking can aggravate ulcers and make symptoms worse, but they are not the primary causes of ulcers. The main cause of most ulcers is a bacterial infection called H. pylori, as well as long-term use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin and ibuprofen.