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Ulcers An ulcer may or may not have symptoms. When symptoms occur, they may include: 1  A gnawing or burning pain in the middle or upper stomach between meals or at night. 2  Bloating. 3  Heartburn. 4  Nausea or vomiting.
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- Other causes of duodenal ulcer include agents that can cause inflammation of the stomach or duodenal lining, including alcohol, tobacco, or medications such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Severe illness and radiation therapy have also been associated with duodenal ulcer.
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Peptic ulcer disease Common symptoms of a duodenal ulcer. You may experience duodenal ulcer symptoms daily or just once in a while. At times any of these abdominal symptoms can be severe: 1  Abdominal bloating. 2  Belching. 3  Burning stomach or upper abdominal pain that may be severe. 4  Feeling of fullness. 5  Loss of appetite. 6  Nausea with or without vomiting. 7  Unexplained weight loss.
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- Stomach ulcers are the most visible sign of peptic ulcer disease. They occur when the thick layer of mucus that protects your stomach from digestive juices is reduced, thus enabling the digestive acids to eat away at the lining tissues of the stomach.
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What Is Famotidine Used For? Common symptoms of an ulcer include: Heartburn-like symptoms. Abdominal pain (or stomach pain) -- especially at night. Loss of appetite. Bleeding ulcer symptoms may include dizziness, vomiting blood, and blood in the stool (seen as dark-colored stools). Some people with an ulcer may not have any symptoms.
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- Ulcer Symptoms. Burning pain is the most common peptic ulcer symptom. The pain is caused by the ulcer and is aggravated by stomach acid coming in contact with the ulcerated area. According to the Mayo Clinic, symptoms of ulcers may: Be felt anywhere from your navel up to your breastbone; Be worse when your stomach is empty; Flare-up at night
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Stomach Bloating.net Most commonly, the symptoms of a peptic ulcer include heartburn like sensations, vomiting and nausea and abdominal pain. In the case of a gastric ulcer, which is one that is found in the stomach as opposed to the higher duodenum, symptoms may also include changes in stool color and indigestion like symptoms.
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Stomach Ulcer Symptoms You Canât Ignore & How to Naturally Treat Them The Most Common Stomach Ulcer Symptoms. Stomach ulcers (often called peptic ulcers) are painful sores that develop in the lining of your digestive system. They usually form in the stomach but can also sometimes develop in the small intestine (especially a part called the duodenum) or the esophagus. Ulcers can cause a range of symptoms, some that are more mild and go away quickly, but others that linger and cause a good deal of pain.
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- Less common symptoms of a stomach ulcer can include: 1  indigestion. 2  heartburn. 3  loss of appetite. 4  feeling and being sick. 5  weight loss.
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Peptic Ulcer Disease - Cause The two most common causes of peptic ulcers are: Infection withHelicobacter pylori(H. pylori) bacteria. Although many people are infected with H. pylori bacteria, only a few get ulcers.
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- Peptic ulcers (stomach or duodenal) are holes hole in the lining of the stomach, duodenum. Symptoms of stomach ulcers are indigestion, abdominal discomfort, or upper abdominal hunger pain or burning. Causes, home remedies, diet, and treatment options are provided.
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Peptic Ulcer Disease (Stomach Ulcer) Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, and Diet Bleeding Ulcers Symptoms and Causes. Bleeding ulcers are a big deal. Often having endoscopy is diagnostic and therapeutic. A gastroenterologist can use a fiberoptic camera to view the inside of the stomach and duodenum, searching for a source of bleeding. Symptoms of a bleeding ulcer include: Indigestion; Abdominal discomfort after eating
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Causes It used to be thought that stomach ulcers may be caused by certain lifestyle factors, such as spicy foods, stress and alcohol. There is little hard evidence to confirm that this is the case, but these factors may make the symptoms of ulcers worse.
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Stomach Ulcer (Peptic Ulcer): Symptoms & Signs Symptoms & Signs. Peptic ulcer disease is characterized by sores, or ulcerations, in the lining tissues of the stomach or the duodenum, the first portion of the small intestine. Peptic ulcers can be caused by a number of conditions, including certain medications, excessive alcohol use, and other medical conditions.
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Natural Rx: Effective Remedies for Acid Reflux, Heartburn Both of these types of ulcers, known generally as peptic ulcers, can cause a variety of symptoms in addition to constipation including nausea, burning sensations or gnawing pains. You might feel these symptoms in the chest or upper abdomen and they may last for a couple of hours.
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- The symptoms may vary depending on the location of the ulcer: 1  Duodenal ulcers often cause a gnawing pain in the upper stomach area several hours after a meal, and patients can often relieve the pain by eating. Many patients also have heartburn. 2  Gastric ulcers may cause a dull, aching pain, often right after a meal.
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- Nearly three-quarters of people with peptic ulcers don't have symptoms. Less often, ulcers may cause severe signs or symptoms such as: Vomiting or vomiting blood — which may appear red or black. Dark blood in stools, or stools that are black or tarry. Trouble breathing.
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Understanding Ulcer Symptoms The symptoms of an ulcer include: 1  Burning upper abdominal pain, particularly between meals, early in the morning, or after drinking orange juice, coffee, or alcohol, or taking aspirin; discomfort is usually relieved after taking antacids. 2  Tarry, black, or bloody stools. 3  Bloating. 4  Heartburn.
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Mouth Ulcers These include: 1  Injury - such as badly fitting dentures, a graze from a harsh toothbrush, etc. 2  Changes in hormone levels. 3  Stopping smoking - some people find they develop ulcers only after stopping smoking. 4  A lack of iron, or a lack of certain vitamins (such as vitamin B12 and folic acid) may be a factor in some cases.
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Ulcer There may be no symptoms of ulcers or the individual may experience: 1  A gnawing or burning pain in the abdomen between the breastbone and the navel. The pain is usually worse a couple of hours after a meal or in the middle of the night when the stomach is empty. 2  Nausea. 3  Vomiting. 4  Loss of appetite. 5  Loss of weight.
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Symptoms of a Gastric Ulcer The signs and symptoms of a gastric ulcer are almost opposite to the signs and symptoms of duodenal ulcers - the main differences are noticed in the timing and severity of the pain. 1  Gastric ulcers generally cause a dull aching pain, often right after eating. 2  Making a meal can often cause an increase in pain.
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Peptic Ulcer Disease - Symptoms Common ulcer symptoms include: 1  A burning, aching pain-or a pain that feels like hunger-between the navel and the breastbone. The pain sometimes extends to the back. 2  Belly pain that can last from a few minutes to a few hours and that usually goes away for a while after you take an antacid or acid reducer.
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Peptic Ulcer Disease H. pylori can cause both peptic ulcers and stomach cancer, or it may cause no symptoms at all. It is a common gastrointestinal infection with 20 percent of people younger than thirty and 50 percent of individuals over sixty harboring the bacteria in their digestive tracts.
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Signs of a Bleeding Ulcer Dizziness, Paleness, and Fatigue. The internal bleeding of a peptic ulcer results in a loss of blood flowing through the body. Instead of transporting oxygen and nutrients, the blood pools and causes anemia. Symptoms of anemia and blood loss are dizziness, loss of skin tone or coloring resulting in a pale appearance and general fatigue.
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- Recognizing Symptoms. 1  1. Pay attention to pain in you abdomen anywhere between your breastbone and your belly button. The pain can vary in severity and duration, lasting anywhere from a couple of minutes to several hours. 2  2. Watch for other symptoms of ulcers that sufferers have reported. All of these symptoms don't occur for all people, but you may experience a combination of any of them. An increase in the amount of gas and burping. A feeling of fullness and an inability to drink a lot of liquids.
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Peptic Ulcer Causes of Peptic Ulcers. Different factors can cause the lining of the stomach, the esophagus, and the small intestine to break down. These include: 1  Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) - a bacteria that can cause a stomach infection and inflammation.