This document discusses peptic ulcer disease. It defines peptic ulcer disease and lists its main causes as Helicobacter pylori infection, NSAID use, and smoking. It describes the pathophysiology of how H. pylori infection leads to ulcers by interfering with mucosal defenses and increasing acid production. The document provides details on epidemiology, clinical features, investigations including endoscopy, and medications used to treat peptic ulcer disease such as PPIs, H2 receptor antagonists, and prostaglandins.