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Abstract Peptic ulcer disease is an important clinical problem. The Prevalence of peptic ulcer is estimated to be 6 - 15 % in the general population. The prevalence is linked to H. Pylori and NSAIDs, the proportion of people with the infection increases steadily with age. Peptic ulcer causes significant morbidity, which is mainly Related to pain and hospitalization for complications, such as hemorrhage, perforation, penetration and obstruction . During the 1980s, H. Pylori infection was found in more than 90% of patients with duodenal ulcers and 70% of patients with gastric ulcers. The declining incidence and prevalence of peptic ulcer in developed countries has paralleled t h e falling prevalence of H. Pylori infection |