Helicobacter pylori infection in children

In young children, peptic ulceration is more commonly due to noxious agents such as corticosteroids and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or following major stresses. Under such circumstances, upper gastro-intestinal tract (GIT) haemorrhage, vomiting or perforation are the main presenting features. The ulcers due to these conditions tend to be self-limiting and tend not to recur following healing if the offending agents are removed or underlying disorders successfully treated