Ulcers are more common in the spring and fall than the rest of the year. It is not known why ulcers have a seasonal occurrence. Some believe it is related to seasonal allergies. An ulcer is a localized area of damage to the lining of the stomach, or more commonly just beyond the stomach in the duodenum.
With an ulcer, a person feels burning or pain in the upper abdomen, usually in the midline of th…