Which type of gastric ulcer is typically linked to head injuries?

Cushing ulcers are specifically associated with head injuries and are a result of increased intracranial pressure that leads to stimulation of the vagus nerve. This stimulation causes hypersecretion of gastric acid, which can result in the development of ulcers in the stomach or duodenum.

In contrast, burn ulcers, also known as Curling ulcers, are related to stress due to severe burns and are typically found in patients who have sustained major thermal injuries. Peptic ulcers, while common and characterized by damage to the gastric or duodenal lining due to acid, are not linked specifically to head injuries. The distinction is crucial for understanding the pathology behind different types of gastric ulcers and their triggers.