9 Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Bleeding Ulcers from NSAID Use

Consider being tested for, and if positive, treated for the H. pylori bacteria to decrease the risk of developing an ulcer. H. pylori (illustrated above) can thrive in your stomach or the first part of your small intestine and has been associated with a higher risk of ulcers.

Actually, H. pylori infection is the most common cause of stomach ulcers, and it also causes inflammation of the stomach lining.