Patients with gastric ulcer erosion should not smoke, otherwise it may exacerbate the degree of ulceration, not conducive to the recovery of the condition. Cigarettes contain tar, nicotine and other harmful substances, long-term inhalation may lead to gastric mucosal atrophy, stimulate gastric acid secretion, affect the gastrointestinal function, further aggravate the symptoms of gastric ulcer erosion, is not conducive to the recovery of the condition, and may even lead to gastric cancer, threatening the patient’s life. Smoking is also a common cause of gastric ulcers and should be controlled. Especially if you have been diagnosed with gastric ulcer, you should quit smoking in time. Gastric ulcer patients should quit smoking, and timely medical treatment, under the guidance of the doctor for standardized treatment.