How to Use peptic ulcer in a Sentence

peptic ulcer

noun
  • The peptic ulcer was a sign of a bigger problem, a recurring one.
    Mikal Gilmore, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2022
  • Springsteen, 74, has spent the past few weeks recovering from peptic ulcer disease, and his doctor has advised him to continue treatment for the rest of the year.
    Mesfin Fekadu, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Sep. 2023
  • Bruce Springsteen is getting candid about the physical toll that peptic ulcer disease took on him.
    Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 22 Mar. 2024
  • In late September, Springsteen and his group had to postpone a string of their 2023 tour dates so that the singer could continue treatment for peptic ulcer disease symptoms.
    Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 6 Oct. 2023
  • Diet plays a minor role in peptic ulcer disease, Gabbard said.
    Ben Brasch, Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2023
  • After postponing several of his 2023 tour dates due to peptic ulcer disease, Springsteen returned to the stage late last month.
    Ilana Kaplan, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
  • The incidence of peptic ulcer disease increases with age, Kim said.
    Ben Brasch, Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2023
  • Bruce Springsteen made a triumphant return to performance last week in Phoenix, taking the stage with the E Street band to relaunch their world tour after a six-month break due to the singer’s battle with peptic ulcer disease.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2024
  • Alex Carozzo bowed out in Portugal, vomiting blood from a peptic ulcer.
    Longreads, 5 Oct. 2022
  • Bruce Springsteen may be off the road while recovering from peptic ulcer disease, but that isn’t stopping him from releasing new music.
    Spin Staff, Spin, 29 Sep. 2023
  • Springsteen had previously postponed his September shows to get treated for symptoms of peptic ulcer disease, and the plan had been for the tour to resume in November.
    Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 27 Sep. 2023
  • Springsteen, who turns 74 this month, is being treated for symptoms of peptic ulcer disease, the post said, and his medical advisers decided to postpone the rest of the September shows.
    Claire Cardona, NBC News, 7 Sep. 2023
  • The tour was interrupted in September so Springsteen could recover from a peptic ulcer.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Mar. 2024
  • With peptic ulcer disease, sores can develop on the inside lining of the stomach and part of the small intestine, causing belly pain, nausea, vomiting or feelings of bloat and fullness.
    Rachel Desantis, Peoplemag, 10 Oct. 2023
  • Springsteen revealed his peptic ulcer diagnosis in early September and initially postponed his shows just for that month at the the advice of his doctors.
    Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2023
  • The gigs were originally set to happen last December, but Springsteen delayed the tour to continue treatment for his peptic ulcer disease.
    Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2024
  • In 2023, Springsteen postponed several tour dates in September due to peptic ulcer disease.
    Raven Brunner, Peoplemag, 26 May 2024
  • Springsteen then later postponed numerous tour dates due to his treatment (and recovery) for peptic ulcer disease.
    Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2024
  • Bruce Springsteen canceled his remaining September tour dates due to symptoms of peptic ulcer disease.
    Spin Staff, Spin, 7 Sep. 2023
  • The band had originally been slated to perform throughout last fall; however, Springsteen’s battle with peptic ulcer disease forced them to postpone.
    Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 14 May 2024
  • After previously postponing all his September shows due to struggling with peptic ulcer disease, Bruce Springsteen has now put off all of his remaining shows for 2023, saying they will be pushed back to next year.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 27 Sep. 2023
  • The 73-year-old rocker is suffering symptoms from peptic ulcer disease — open sores that develop on the inside lining of the stomach and upper portion of the small intestine — his camp announced Thursday on social media.
    Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2023
  • Or, low levels may occur when the body requires more iron than usual (such as during pregnancy or breastfeeding), or is losing more blood than usual (often due to a health issue like heavy periods, peptic ulcer disease, or colon cancer).
    Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 14 June 2021
  • Springsteen's recent performances came amid his recovery from peptic ulcer disease.
    Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 5 Mar. 2024
  • People experiencing peptic ulcer disease are usually told to cut back on their use of pain medication and limit alcohol consumption.
    David K. Li, NBC News, 7 Sep. 2023
  • Additionally, your excessive gas coupled with other ailments like abdominal pain could be a symptom of gastritis or peptic ulcer disease, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine.
    Amy Marturana Winderl, SELF, 10 Mar. 2022

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