13) GERD
Gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD is one of the most drastic complications of stomach ulcers. This condition is more common in people with stomach ulcers near the duodenum. When obstruction becomes chronic, it leads to the regurgitation of stomach contents (acid + other digestive juices) in the esophagus. Heartburn is the most common symptom of GERD that usually aggravates when you lay down or eat spicy foods.
