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• #1 Stomach Ulcer: Signs, Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22314-stomach-ulcer

  A stomach ulcer occurs when stomach acid eats through your protective stomach lining, producing an open sore. Typical signs and symptoms include burning stomach pain and indigestion. Ulcers heal when the conditions causing them go away. A healthcare provider must identify the cause of your ulcer to recommend the right treatment. […] Stomach ulcers are common and treatable, but they can become serious if they go too long without treatment. Some ulcers bleed continuously, which can lead to significant blood loss over time. Some can continue to erode through your stomach wall until there’s a hole. […] A stomach ulcer feels like a sore spot in your stomach, which is located in your upper abdomen, between your breastbone and your belly button, a little to the left. […] Typical ulcer pain feels like an acid burn in your stomach, or like something is eating it. This feeling isn’t an illusion. Stomach acids, enzymes and other chemicals are eating away at the wound.

• #2 Peptic ulcer Information | Mount Sinai – New York

  https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/diseases-conditions/peptic-ulcer

  A peptic ulcer is an open sore or raw area in the lining of the stomach or intestine. […] Small ulcers may not cause any symptoms and may heal without treatment. Some ulcers can cause serious bleeding. Abdominal pain (often in the upper mid-abdomen) is a common symptom. The pain can differ from person to person. Some people have no pain. […] Pain occurs: In the upper abdomen, At night and wakes you up, When you feel an empty stomach, often 1 to 3 hours after a meal. […] Other symptoms include: Feeling of fullness and problems drinking as much fluid as usual, Nausea, Vomiting, Bloody or dark, tarry stools, Chest pain, Fatigue, Vomiting, possibly bloody, Weight loss, Ongoing heartburn. […] Peptic ulcers tend to come back if untreated. There is a good chance that the H pylori infection will be cured if you take your medicines and follow your provider’s advice. You will be much less likely to get another ulcer.

• #3

  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stomach-ulcer/

  Stomach ulcers, also known as gastric ulcers, are sores that develop on the lining of the stomach. […] The most common symptom of a stomach ulcer is a burning or gnawing pain in the centre of the tummy (abdomen). […] But stomach ulcers aren’t always painful and some people may experience other symptoms, such as indigestion, heartburn and acid reflux and feeling sick. […] You should visit your GP if you think you may have a stomach ulcer. […] Contact your GP or NHS 111 immediately if: you are passing dark, sticky, tar-like stools; you have a sudden, sharp pain in your tummy that gets steadily worse. […] These could be a sign of a serious complication, such as internal bleeding. […] Stomach ulcers can affect anyone but are more common in people aged 60 or over. Men are more affected than women. […] Stomach ulcers can come back after treatment, although this is less likely to happen if the underlying cause is addressed. […] Complications of stomach ulcers are relatively uncommon, but they can be very serious and potentially life threatening.

• #4 Peptic ulcer disease: Clinical manifestations and diagnosis – UpToDate

  https://www.uptodate.com/contents/peptic-ulcer-disease-clinical-manifestations-and-diagnosis

  Peptic ulcers may present with dyspeptic or other gastrointestinal symptoms or may be initially asymptomatic and then present with complications such as hemorrhage or perforation. […] Approximately 70 percent of peptic ulcers are asymptomatic. Patients with silent peptic ulcers may later present with ulcer-related complications such as hemorrhage or perforation. […] Upper abdominal pain or discomfort is the most prominent symptom in patients with peptic ulcers. Approximately 80 percent of patients with endoscopically diagnosed ulcers have epigastric pain. […] Patients may have associated symptoms of bloating, abdominal fullness, nausea, and early satiety that may be provoked by eating.

• #5 Peptic Ulcer Disease: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & Medication

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/10350-peptic-ulcer-disease

  Some people don’t have symptoms until peptic ulcer disease causes extra complications. This can happen when it goes untreated for too long. Untreated ulcers may begin to bleed or may continue to wear through your GI tract until there’s a hole. […] Symptoms of upper gastrointestinal bleeding may include: Blood in your stool (poop). Black, tarry stool. Coffee ground vomitus. Dizziness or faintness. Pallor (paleness). Rapid heart rate. […] Symptoms of a gastrointestinal perforation (hole) may include: Sudden, sharp and severe abdominal pain. Abdominal swelling and tenderness to touch. Fever and chills. […] If you have untreated peptic ulcer disease for a long time, ulcers may continuously heal and then start again. Some people develop so much scarring and/or swelling from untreated ulcers in their GI tract that it can slow or stop food from moving through.

• #6 Peptic Ulcer Disease – Digestive Disorders – Merck Manual Consumer Version

  https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/digestive-disorders/gastritis-and-peptic-ulcer-disease/peptic-ulcer-disease

  Symptoms of peptic ulcer disease can vary with the location of the ulcer and the person’s age. For example, children, older adults, and people whose ulcers were caused by NSAIDs may not have the usual symptoms or may have no symptoms at all. In these instances, ulcers are discovered only when complications develop. […] The most common symptom of a peptic ulcer is mild to moderately severe pain in the upper abdomen. The pain is typically described as gnawing, burning, aching, or soreness or sometimes as a sensation of hunger and is usually located in the upper abdomen just below the breastbone. It is usually relieved by food or antacids. The typical ulcer tends to heal and return. Thus, pain may occur for days or weeks, then wane or disappear, and then return again when the ulcer returns. Only about half of people have typical symptoms.

• #7 Peptic ulcer – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/peptic-ulcer/symptoms-causes/syc-20354223

  Peptic ulcers are open sores on the inner lining of the stomach and the upper part of the small intestine. The most common symptom of a peptic ulcer is stomach pain. […] Many people with peptic ulcers don’t have symptoms. If there are symptoms, they may include: Dull or burning stomach pain. For some people, pain may be worse between meals and at night. For others, it may be worse after eating. Feeling of fullness or bloating. Belching. Heartburn. Nausea. […] Peptic ulcers can cause bleeding from the ulcer. Then symptoms might include: Vomiting blood, which may appear red or black. Having dark blood in stools, or stools that are black or tarry. Feeling dizzy or fainting. […] See your healthcare professional if you’re vomiting blood, having dark blood in stools or are feeling dizzy. Also see your healthcare professional if nonprescription antacids and acid blockers relieve your pain but the pain returns.

• #8

  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stomach-ulcer/symptoms/

  The most common symptom of a stomach ulcer is a burning or gnawing pain that develops in your abdomen (tummy). […] Not all stomach ulcers are painful. Some may only be noticed if there’s a complication of a stomach ulcer, such as bleeding from the ulcer. […] The pain caused by a stomach ulcer often feels like a burning pain in your tummy. […] It can last from a few minutes to a few hours, and often starts within a few hours of eating. You may also wake up in pain during the night. […] Taking antacids (indigestion medicines) may relieve the pain temporarily, but it’ll keep coming back if the ulcer isn’t treated. […] Less common symptoms of a stomach ulcer can include: indigestion, heartburn, loss of appetite, feeling and being sick, weight loss. […] Some people also find they burp or become bloated after eating fatty foods.

• #9 Stomach ulcer (gastric ulcer) | NHS inform

  https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/stomach-liver-and-gastrointestinal-tract/stomach-ulcer/

  Although the most common symptom of a stomach ulcer is a burning or gnawing pain in the centre of the abdomen (tummy). Not all stomach ulcers are painful. […] The most common symptom of a stomach ulcer is a burning or gnawing pain that develops in your abdomen (tummy). […] However, some stomach ulcers aren’t painful and are only noticed when a complication develops, such as bleeding from the ulcer. […] The pain caused by a stomach ulcer can either travel: out from the middle of your tummy up to your neck, down to your belly button, through to your back. […] Less common symptoms of a stomach ulcer include: indigestion, heartburn, loss of appetite, feeling and being sick, weight loss. […] Internal bleeding is the most common complication of stomach ulcers. […] Symptoms of anaemia include: fatigue, breathlessness, pale skin, heart palpitations (noticeable heartbeats).

• #10 Peptic Ulcer Disease: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & Medication

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/10350-peptic-ulcer-disease

  Up to 70% of people with peptic ulcer disease don’t notice any symptoms. But the most common symptoms people report are epigastric pain (central upper abdominal pain) and indigestion (dyspepsia). These symptoms come and go persistently. […] This burning sensation is the feeling of stomach acids and enzymes eating through your gastrointestinal lining. Some people also describe it as a gnawing sensation. You may be able to locate it in a particular spot (focal abdominal pain). […] You may not be able to tell if the ulcer is in your stomach or duodenum. But some clues can help you tell. For example, a stomach ulcer will often feel worse shortly after a meal (within 30 minutes), when gastric juices are at their peak. […] Many people with duodenal ulcers report pain that awakens them at night. This can also occur with jejunal ulcers. Jejunal pain will be a little lower, closer to your belly button. If you have an esophageal ulcer, it might feel like heartburn, which peaks at night.

• #11

  https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/stomach-ulcer/symptoms/

  The most common symptom of a stomach ulcer is a burning or a constant, dull pain in your abdomen (tummy). […] Some stomach ulcers are not painful. You only notice them when a complication of a stomach ulcer develops. […] The pain caused by a stomach ulcer can spread out from the middle of your tummy. It can spread up to your neck, down to your belly button or through to your back. […] It can last from a few minutes to a few hours. The pain often starts within a few hours of eating. You may also wake up in pain during the night. […] Taking indigestion medicine (antacids) may relieve the pain for a short time. But it’ll keep coming back if you do not get treatment for the ulcer. […] Less common symptoms of a stomach ulcer can include: indigestion, heartburn, loss of appetite, feeling and getting sick, weight loss.

• #12

  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stomach-ulcer/symptoms/

  The most common symptom of a stomach ulcer is a burning or gnawing pain that develops in your abdomen (tummy). […] Not all stomach ulcers are painful. Some may only be noticed if there’s a complication of a stomach ulcer, such as bleeding from the ulcer. […] The pain caused by a stomach ulcer often feels like a burning pain in your tummy. […] It can last from a few minutes to a few hours, and often starts within a few hours of eating. You may also wake up in pain during the night. […] Taking antacids (indigestion medicines) may relieve the pain temporarily, but it’ll keep coming back if the ulcer isn’t treated. […] Less common symptoms of a stomach ulcer can include: indigestion, heartburn, loss of appetite, feeling and being sick, weight loss. […] Some people also find they burp or become bloated after eating fatty foods.

• #13 Peptic Ulcer Disease – Digestive Disorders – Merck Manual Consumer Version

  https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/digestive-disorders/gastritis-and-peptic-ulcer-disease/peptic-ulcer-disease

  Duodenal ulcer symptoms tend to follow a pattern. People usually do not have pain when they awaken, but pain appears by mid-morning. Drinking milk or eating (which buffers stomach acid) or taking antacids generally relieves the pain, but it usually returns 2 or 3 hours later. Pain that awakens the person during the night is common. Frequently, the pain occurs one or more times a day over a period of one to several weeks and then may go away without treatment. However, pain usually returns, often within the first 2 years and occasionally after several years. People generally develop patterns and often learn by experience when a recurrence is likely (commonly in spring and fall and during periods of stress). […] The symptoms of gastric ulcers, marginal ulcers, and stress ulcers, unlike those of duodenal ulcers, do not follow any pattern. Eating may relieve pain temporarily or may cause pain rather than relieve it. Gastric ulcers sometimes cause scarring and swelling of the tissues (edema) that lead into the small intestine, which may prevent food from easily passing out of the stomach. This blockage may cause bloating, nausea, or vomiting after eating.

• #14 Peptic ulcer disease – Wikipedia

  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peptic_ulcer_disease

  The timing of symptoms in relation to the meal may differentiate between gastric and duodenal ulcers. A gastric ulcer would give epigastric pain during the meal, associated with nausea and vomiting, as gastric acid production is increased as food enters the stomach. Pain in duodenal ulcers would be aggravated by hunger and relieved by a meal and is associated with night pain. […] Also, the symptoms of peptic ulcers may vary with the location of the ulcer and the person’s age. Furthermore, typical ulcers tend to heal and recur, and as a result the pain may occur for few days and weeks and then wane or disappear. Usually, children and the elderly do not develop any symptoms unless complications have arisen. […] A burning or gnawing feeling in the stomach area lasting between 30 minutes and 3 hours commonly accompanies ulcers. This pain can be misinterpreted as hunger, indigestion, or heartburn. Pain is usually caused by the ulcer, but it may be aggravated by the stomach acid when it comes into contact with the ulcerated area. The pain caused by peptic ulcers can be felt anywhere from the navel up to the sternum, it may last from few minutes to several hours, and it may be worse when the stomach is empty. Also, sometimes the pain may flare at night, and it can commonly be temporarily relieved by eating foods that buffer stomach acid or by taking anti-acid medication. However, peptic ulcer disease symptoms may be different for everyone.

• #15 Peptic ulcer – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/peptic-ulcer/symptoms-causes/syc-20354223

  Peptic ulcers are open sores on the inner lining of the stomach and the upper part of the small intestine. The most common symptom of a peptic ulcer is stomach pain. […] Many people with peptic ulcers don’t have symptoms. If there are symptoms, they may include: Dull or burning stomach pain. For some people, pain may be worse between meals and at night. For others, it may be worse after eating. Feeling of fullness or bloating. Belching. Heartburn. Nausea. […] Peptic ulcers can cause bleeding from the ulcer. Then symptoms might include: Vomiting blood, which may appear red or black. Having dark blood in stools, or stools that are black or tarry. Feeling dizzy or fainting. […] See your healthcare professional if you’re vomiting blood, having dark blood in stools or are feeling dizzy. Also see your healthcare professional if nonprescription antacids and acid blockers relieve your pain but the pain returns.

• #16 Stomach Ulcer: Signs, Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22314-stomach-ulcer

  Many people experience indigestion with stomach ulcers, which means burning stomach pain together with a feeling of fullness. You might feel full shortly after you’ve started eating and/or long after you ate. […] Some people don’t feel their stomach ulcers at all. These are called silent ulcers. You might not experience any symptoms until you develop complications, like bleeding or a perforation (hole). […] If you develop any of these symptoms, see a healthcare provider right away. […] Active bleeding from a stomach ulcer can be mild to severe and can affect you a little or a lot. Moderate blood loss can lead to anemia, while severe blood loss can lead to shock. […] An ulcer that erodes all the way through your stomach wall is rare, but it’s an emergency. Stomach acids and bacteria that leak from the hole into your abdominal cavity can cause an infection.

• #17

  https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/stomach-ulcer/symptoms/

  Some people also burp or become bloated after eating fatty foods. […] Talk to your GP if you have symptoms of a stomach ulcer that are not going away. […] if you develop signs of a serious complication including: vomiting blood the blood can be bright red or have a dark brown, grainy appearance, like coffee grounds, passing dark, sticky, tar-like poo, a sudden, sharp pain in your tummy that gets worse over time.

• #18

  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stomach-ulcer/

  Stomach ulcers, also known as gastric ulcers, are sores that develop on the lining of the stomach. […] The most common symptom of a stomach ulcer is a burning or gnawing pain in the centre of the tummy (abdomen). […] But stomach ulcers aren’t always painful and some people may experience other symptoms, such as indigestion, heartburn and acid reflux and feeling sick. […] You should visit your GP if you think you may have a stomach ulcer. […] Contact your GP or NHS 111 immediately if: you are passing dark, sticky, tar-like stools; you have a sudden, sharp pain in your tummy that gets steadily worse. […] These could be a sign of a serious complication, such as internal bleeding. […] Stomach ulcers can affect anyone but are more common in people aged 60 or over. Men are more affected than women. […] Stomach ulcers can come back after treatment, although this is less likely to happen if the underlying cause is addressed. […] Complications of stomach ulcers are relatively uncommon, but they can be very serious and potentially life threatening.

• #19 Peptic ulcer Information | Mount Sinai – New York

  https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/diseases-conditions/peptic-ulcer

  A peptic ulcer is an open sore or raw area in the lining of the stomach or intestine. […] Small ulcers may not cause any symptoms and may heal without treatment. Some ulcers can cause serious bleeding. Abdominal pain (often in the upper mid-abdomen) is a common symptom. The pain can differ from person to person. Some people have no pain. […] Pain occurs: In the upper abdomen, At night and wakes you up, When you feel an empty stomach, often 1 to 3 hours after a meal. […] Other symptoms include: Feeling of fullness and problems drinking as much fluid as usual, Nausea, Vomiting, Bloody or dark, tarry stools, Chest pain, Fatigue, Vomiting, possibly bloody, Weight loss, Ongoing heartburn. […] Peptic ulcers tend to come back if untreated. There is a good chance that the H pylori infection will be cured if you take your medicines and follow your provider’s advice. You will be much less likely to get another ulcer.

• #20 Peptic ulcer – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/peptic-ulcer/symptoms-causes/syc-20354223

  Peptic ulcers are open sores on the inner lining of the stomach and the upper part of the small intestine. The most common symptom of a peptic ulcer is stomach pain. […] Many people with peptic ulcers don’t have symptoms. If there are symptoms, they may include: Dull or burning stomach pain. For some people, pain may be worse between meals and at night. For others, it may be worse after eating. Feeling of fullness or bloating. Belching. Heartburn. Nausea. […] Peptic ulcers can cause bleeding from the ulcer. Then symptoms might include: Vomiting blood, which may appear red or black. Having dark blood in stools, or stools that are black or tarry. Feeling dizzy or fainting. […] See your healthcare professional if you’re vomiting blood, having dark blood in stools or are feeling dizzy. Also see your healthcare professional if nonprescription antacids and acid blockers relieve your pain but the pain returns.

• #21 Stomach ulcer (gastric ulcer) | NHS inform

  https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/stomach-liver-and-gastrointestinal-tract/stomach-ulcer/

  Although the most common symptom of a stomach ulcer is a burning or gnawing pain in the centre of the abdomen (tummy). Not all stomach ulcers are painful. […] The most common symptom of a stomach ulcer is a burning or gnawing pain that develops in your abdomen (tummy). […] However, some stomach ulcers aren’t painful and are only noticed when a complication develops, such as bleeding from the ulcer. […] The pain caused by a stomach ulcer can either travel: out from the middle of your tummy up to your neck, down to your belly button, through to your back. […] Less common symptoms of a stomach ulcer include: indigestion, heartburn, loss of appetite, feeling and being sick, weight loss. […] Internal bleeding is the most common complication of stomach ulcers. […] Symptoms of anaemia include: fatigue, breathlessness, pale skin, heart palpitations (noticeable heartbeats).

• #22 Stomach ulcer (gastric ulcer) | NHS inform

  https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/stomach-liver-and-gastrointestinal-tract/stomach-ulcer/

  Although the most common symptom of a stomach ulcer is a burning or gnawing pain in the centre of the abdomen (tummy). Not all stomach ulcers are painful. […] The most common symptom of a stomach ulcer is a burning or gnawing pain that develops in your abdomen (tummy). […] However, some stomach ulcers aren’t painful and are only noticed when a complication develops, such as bleeding from the ulcer. […] The pain caused by a stomach ulcer can either travel: out from the middle of your tummy up to your neck, down to your belly button, through to your back. […] Less common symptoms of a stomach ulcer include: indigestion, heartburn, loss of appetite, feeling and being sick, weight loss. […] Internal bleeding is the most common complication of stomach ulcers. […] Symptoms of anaemia include: fatigue, breathlessness, pale skin, heart palpitations (noticeable heartbeats).

• #23 Stomach ulcers: Symptoms, treatment, causes

  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/312045

  The classic symptom of a stomach ulcer is indigestion, also called dyspepsia. […] Indigestion causes pain or discomfort in the stomach area. This symptom can be mistaken for heartburn, which can occur at the same time. […] An ulcer also tends to produce a burning or dull pain in the center of the abdomen. People sometimes describe the pain as a biting or gnawing pain. Some individuals may describe a hungry sensation. […] Other symptoms include: unexplained weight loss, nausea and vomiting, not eating because of pain, burping, bloating, a feeling of fullness and problems drinking as much fluids as usual, bloody or black, tarry stools, chest pain, fatigue. […] Some stomach ulcers go unnoticed and show no typical indigestion-type pains. These ulcers are less common, and doctors tend them after they have started bleeding. […] Stomach ulcer symptoms often change over time and can be difficult to spot.

• #24

  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stomach-ulcer/symptoms/

  The most common symptom of a stomach ulcer is a burning or gnawing pain that develops in your abdomen (tummy). […] Not all stomach ulcers are painful. Some may only be noticed if there’s a complication of a stomach ulcer, such as bleeding from the ulcer. […] The pain caused by a stomach ulcer often feels like a burning pain in your tummy. […] It can last from a few minutes to a few hours, and often starts within a few hours of eating. You may also wake up in pain during the night. […] Taking antacids (indigestion medicines) may relieve the pain temporarily, but it’ll keep coming back if the ulcer isn’t treated. […] Less common symptoms of a stomach ulcer can include: indigestion, heartburn, loss of appetite, feeling and being sick, weight loss. […] Some people also find they burp or become bloated after eating fatty foods.

• #25

  https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/stomach-ulcer/symptoms/

  The most common symptom of a stomach ulcer is a burning or a constant, dull pain in your abdomen (tummy). […] Some stomach ulcers are not painful. You only notice them when a complication of a stomach ulcer develops. […] The pain caused by a stomach ulcer can spread out from the middle of your tummy. It can spread up to your neck, down to your belly button or through to your back. […] It can last from a few minutes to a few hours. The pain often starts within a few hours of eating. You may also wake up in pain during the night. […] Taking indigestion medicine (antacids) may relieve the pain for a short time. But it’ll keep coming back if you do not get treatment for the ulcer. […] Less common symptoms of a stomach ulcer can include: indigestion, heartburn, loss of appetite, feeling and getting sick, weight loss.

• #26 Stomach Ulcer: Signs, Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22314-stomach-ulcer

  Many people experience indigestion with stomach ulcers, which means burning stomach pain together with a feeling of fullness. You might feel full shortly after you’ve started eating and/or long after you ate. […] Some people don’t feel their stomach ulcers at all. These are called silent ulcers. You might not experience any symptoms until you develop complications, like bleeding or a perforation (hole). […] If you develop any of these symptoms, see a healthcare provider right away. […] Active bleeding from a stomach ulcer can be mild to severe and can affect you a little or a lot. Moderate blood loss can lead to anemia, while severe blood loss can lead to shock. […] An ulcer that erodes all the way through your stomach wall is rare, but it’s an emergency. Stomach acids and bacteria that leak from the hole into your abdominal cavity can cause an infection.

• #27 Symptoms & Causes of Peptic Ulcers (Stomach or Duodenal Ulcers) – NIDDK

  https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases/peptic-ulcers-stomach-ulcers/symptoms-causes

  Peptic ulcers may cause symptoms of indigestion. Common symptoms include pain or discomfort in the upper part of your abdomen, anywhere between your belly button and breastbone […] Abdominal pain is the most common symptom of a peptic ulcer. The pain may be dull or burning and may come and go over time. For some people, the pain may occur when the stomach is empty or at night, and it may go away for a short time after they eat. For other people, eating may make the pain worse. […] Many people who have peptic ulcers dont have any symptoms. They may not develop symptoms until an ulcer leads to complications. […] You should call or see your doctor right away if you have symptoms that could be caused by a complication. These symptoms include black or tarry stool, or red or maroon blood mixed with your stool […] a change in or worsening of your peptic ulcer symptoms.

• #28

  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stomach-ulcer/symptoms/

  The most common symptom of a stomach ulcer is a burning or gnawing pain that develops in your abdomen (tummy). […] Not all stomach ulcers are painful. Some may only be noticed if there’s a complication of a stomach ulcer, such as bleeding from the ulcer. […] The pain caused by a stomach ulcer often feels like a burning pain in your tummy. […] It can last from a few minutes to a few hours, and often starts within a few hours of eating. You may also wake up in pain during the night. […] Taking antacids (indigestion medicines) may relieve the pain temporarily, but it’ll keep coming back if the ulcer isn’t treated. […] Less common symptoms of a stomach ulcer can include: indigestion, heartburn, loss of appetite, feeling and being sick, weight loss. […] Some people also find they burp or become bloated after eating fatty foods.

• #29 Stomach Ulcer: Signs, Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22314-stomach-ulcer

  A stomach ulcer occurs when stomach acid eats through your protective stomach lining, producing an open sore. Typical signs and symptoms include burning stomach pain and indigestion. Ulcers heal when the conditions causing them go away. A healthcare provider must identify the cause of your ulcer to recommend the right treatment. […] Stomach ulcers are common and treatable, but they can become serious if they go too long without treatment. Some ulcers bleed continuously, which can lead to significant blood loss over time. Some can continue to erode through your stomach wall until there’s a hole. […] A stomach ulcer feels like a sore spot in your stomach, which is located in your upper abdomen, between your breastbone and your belly button, a little to the left. […] Typical ulcer pain feels like an acid burn in your stomach, or like something is eating it. This feeling isn’t an illusion. Stomach acids, enzymes and other chemicals are eating away at the wound.

• #30 Stomach ulcer (gastric ulcer) | NHS inform

  https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/stomach-liver-and-gastrointestinal-tract/stomach-ulcer/

  Although the most common symptom of a stomach ulcer is a burning or gnawing pain in the centre of the abdomen (tummy). Not all stomach ulcers are painful. […] The most common symptom of a stomach ulcer is a burning or gnawing pain that develops in your abdomen (tummy). […] However, some stomach ulcers aren’t painful and are only noticed when a complication develops, such as bleeding from the ulcer. […] The pain caused by a stomach ulcer can either travel: out from the middle of your tummy up to your neck, down to your belly button, through to your back. […] Less common symptoms of a stomach ulcer include: indigestion, heartburn, loss of appetite, feeling and being sick, weight loss. […] Internal bleeding is the most common complication of stomach ulcers. […] Symptoms of anaemia include: fatigue, breathlessness, pale skin, heart palpitations (noticeable heartbeats).

• #31 Peptic Ulcer Disease – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK534792/

  Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) is characterized by discontinuation in the inner lining of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract because of gastric acid secretion or pepsin. It usually occurs in the stomach and proximal duodenum. Epigastric pain usually occurs within 15-30 minutes following a meal in patients with a gastric ulcer; on the other hand, the pain with a duodenal ulcer tends to occur 2-3 hours after a meal. Common signs and symptoms include: Epigastric abdominal pain, Bloating, Abdominal fullness, Nausea and vomiting, Weight loss/weight gain, Hematemesis, Melena. Warning symptoms or alarm symptoms that should prompt urgent referral include: Unintentional weight loss, Progressive dysphagia, Overt gastrointestinal bleeding, Iron deficiency anemia, Recurrent emesis, Family history of upper gastrointestinal malignancy. The pain of gastric ulcers increases 15 to 30 minutes after a meal and may result in weight loss, whereas the pain of duodenal ulcers decreases with a meal, which can result in weight gain. Peptic ulcer disease (PUD), if not diagnosed and treated promptly, can lead to serious complications. Following complications can occur in PUD: Upper gastrointestinal bleeding, Gastric outlet obstruction, Perforation, Penetration, Gastric cancer. The prognosis of peptic ulcer disease (PUD) is excellent after the underlying cause is successfully treated. Recurrence of the ulcer may be prevented by maintaining good hygiene and avoiding alcohol, smoking, and NSAIDs. Unfortunately, recurrence is common with rates exceeding 60% in most series.

• #32 Stomach ulcer (gastric ulcer) | NHS inform

  https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/stomach-liver-and-gastrointestinal-tract/stomach-ulcer/

  Although the most common symptom of a stomach ulcer is a burning or gnawing pain in the centre of the abdomen (tummy). Not all stomach ulcers are painful. […] The most common symptom of a stomach ulcer is a burning or gnawing pain that develops in your abdomen (tummy). […] However, some stomach ulcers aren’t painful and are only noticed when a complication develops, such as bleeding from the ulcer. […] The pain caused by a stomach ulcer can either travel: out from the middle of your tummy up to your neck, down to your belly button, through to your back. […] Less common symptoms of a stomach ulcer include: indigestion, heartburn, loss of appetite, feeling and being sick, weight loss. […] Internal bleeding is the most common complication of stomach ulcers. […] Symptoms of anaemia include: fatigue, breathlessness, pale skin, heart palpitations (noticeable heartbeats).

• #33 Peptic Ulcer Disease – American College of Gastroenterology

  https://gi.org/topics/peptic-ulcer-disease/

  Many people with ulcers have no symptoms at all. Some people with an ulcer have belly pain. This pain is often in the upper abdomen. Sometimes food makes the pain better, and sometimes it makes it worse. Other symptoms include nausea, vomiting, or feeling bloated or full. It is important to know that there are many causes of abdominal pain, so not all pain in the abdomen is an “ulcer”. […] The most important symptoms that ulcers cause are related to bleeding. […] Bleeding from an ulcer can be slow and go unnoticed or can cause life-threatening hemorrhage. Ulcers that bleed slowly might not produce the symptoms until the person becomes anemic. Symptoms of anemia include fatigue, shortness of breath with exercise and pale skin color. […] Bleeding that occurs more rapidly might show up as melena – jet black, very sticky stool (often compared to “roof tar”) – or even a large amount of dark red or maroon blood in the stool. People with bleeding ulcers may also vomit. This vomit may be red blood or may look like “coffee grounds”. Other symptoms might include “passing out” or feeling lightheaded. Symptoms of rapid bleeding represent a medical emergency. If this occurs, immediate medical attention is needed. People with these symptoms should dial 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

• #34 Stomach Ulcer: Signs, Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22314-stomach-ulcer

  Many people experience indigestion with stomach ulcers, which means burning stomach pain together with a feeling of fullness. You might feel full shortly after you’ve started eating and/or long after you ate. […] Some people don’t feel their stomach ulcers at all. These are called silent ulcers. You might not experience any symptoms until you develop complications, like bleeding or a perforation (hole). […] If you develop any of these symptoms, see a healthcare provider right away. […] Active bleeding from a stomach ulcer can be mild to severe and can affect you a little or a lot. Moderate blood loss can lead to anemia, while severe blood loss can lead to shock. […] An ulcer that erodes all the way through your stomach wall is rare, but it’s an emergency. Stomach acids and bacteria that leak from the hole into your abdominal cavity can cause an infection.

• #35

  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stomach-ulcer/symptoms/

  Visit a GP if you experience persistent symptoms of a stomach ulcer. […] Contact a GP or NHS 111 immediately if: you are passing dark, sticky, tar-like stools, you have a sudden, sharp pain in your tummy that gets steadily worse. […] Go to your nearest accident and emergency (AE) department or call 999 if: you are vomiting blood the blood can appear bright red or have a dark brown, grainy appearance, similar to coffee grounds.

• #36 Peptic Ulcer Disease: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & Medication

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/10350-peptic-ulcer-disease

  Some people don’t have symptoms until peptic ulcer disease causes extra complications. This can happen when it goes untreated for too long. Untreated ulcers may begin to bleed or may continue to wear through your GI tract until there’s a hole. […] Symptoms of upper gastrointestinal bleeding may include: Blood in your stool (poop). Black, tarry stool. Coffee ground vomitus. Dizziness or faintness. Pallor (paleness). Rapid heart rate. […] Symptoms of a gastrointestinal perforation (hole) may include: Sudden, sharp and severe abdominal pain. Abdominal swelling and tenderness to touch. Fever and chills. […] If you have untreated peptic ulcer disease for a long time, ulcers may continuously heal and then start again. Some people develop so much scarring and/or swelling from untreated ulcers in their GI tract that it can slow or stop food from moving through.

• #37 Peptic ulcer – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/peptic-ulcer/symptoms-causes/syc-20354223

  Peptic ulcers are open sores on the inner lining of the stomach and the upper part of the small intestine. The most common symptom of a peptic ulcer is stomach pain. […] Many people with peptic ulcers don’t have symptoms. If there are symptoms, they may include: Dull or burning stomach pain. For some people, pain may be worse between meals and at night. For others, it may be worse after eating. Feeling of fullness or bloating. Belching. Heartburn. Nausea. […] Peptic ulcers can cause bleeding from the ulcer. Then symptoms might include: Vomiting blood, which may appear red or black. Having dark blood in stools, or stools that are black or tarry. Feeling dizzy or fainting. […] See your healthcare professional if you’re vomiting blood, having dark blood in stools or are feeling dizzy. Also see your healthcare professional if nonprescription antacids and acid blockers relieve your pain but the pain returns.

• #38 Stomach ulcer (gastric ulcer) | NHS inform

  https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/stomach-liver-and-gastrointestinal-tract/stomach-ulcer/

  Contact your GP or the NHS 24 111 service immediately if you have symptoms of more severe bleeding, including: you’re vomiting blood the blood can appear bright red or have a dark brown, grainy appearance like coffee grounds, you’re passing dark, sticky, tar-like stools. […] The most common symptom of peritonitis is sudden abdominal pain, which gets steadily worse. If you have this type of pain, contact your GP or the NHS 24 111 service immediately. […] Symptoms include: vomiting large amounts of undigested food, a constant feeling of bloating or fullness, feeling more full than usual after eating less food, unexplained weight loss.

• #39 Peptic ulcer – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/peptic-ulcer/symptoms-causes/syc-20354223

  Peptic ulcers are open sores on the inner lining of the stomach and the upper part of the small intestine. The most common symptom of a peptic ulcer is stomach pain. […] Many people with peptic ulcers don’t have symptoms. If there are symptoms, they may include: Dull or burning stomach pain. For some people, pain may be worse between meals and at night. For others, it may be worse after eating. Feeling of fullness or bloating. Belching. Heartburn. Nausea. […] Peptic ulcers can cause bleeding from the ulcer. Then symptoms might include: Vomiting blood, which may appear red or black. Having dark blood in stools, or stools that are black or tarry. Feeling dizzy or fainting. […] See your healthcare professional if you’re vomiting blood, having dark blood in stools or are feeling dizzy. Also see your healthcare professional if nonprescription antacids and acid blockers relieve your pain but the pain returns.

• #40 Peptic ulcer Information | Mount Sinai – New York

  https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/diseases-conditions/peptic-ulcer

  A peptic ulcer is an open sore or raw area in the lining of the stomach or intestine. […] Small ulcers may not cause any symptoms and may heal without treatment. Some ulcers can cause serious bleeding. Abdominal pain (often in the upper mid-abdomen) is a common symptom. The pain can differ from person to person. Some people have no pain. […] Pain occurs: In the upper abdomen, At night and wakes you up, When you feel an empty stomach, often 1 to 3 hours after a meal. […] Other symptoms include: Feeling of fullness and problems drinking as much fluid as usual, Nausea, Vomiting, Bloody or dark, tarry stools, Chest pain, Fatigue, Vomiting, possibly bloody, Weight loss, Ongoing heartburn. […] Peptic ulcers tend to come back if untreated. There is a good chance that the H pylori infection will be cured if you take your medicines and follow your provider’s advice. You will be much less likely to get another ulcer.

• #41 Peptic Ulcer Disease: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & Medication

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/10350-peptic-ulcer-disease

  Some people don’t have symptoms until peptic ulcer disease causes extra complications. This can happen when it goes untreated for too long. Untreated ulcers may begin to bleed or may continue to wear through your GI tract until there’s a hole. […] Symptoms of upper gastrointestinal bleeding may include: Blood in your stool (poop). Black, tarry stool. Coffee ground vomitus. Dizziness or faintness. Pallor (paleness). Rapid heart rate. […] Symptoms of a gastrointestinal perforation (hole) may include: Sudden, sharp and severe abdominal pain. Abdominal swelling and tenderness to touch. Fever and chills. […] If you have untreated peptic ulcer disease for a long time, ulcers may continuously heal and then start again. Some people develop so much scarring and/or swelling from untreated ulcers in their GI tract that it can slow or stop food from moving through.

• #42 Stomach Ulcer: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

  https://patient.info/digestive-health/dyspepsia-indigestion/stomach-ulcer-gastric-ulcer

  This is the term used to describe the ulcer having made a hole all the way through (perforated) the wall of the stomach. Food and acid in the stomach then leak out of the stomach into the abdominal cavity. This usually causes severe pain and makes people very unwell. Stomach ulcer perforation is a medical emergency and needs hospital treatment as soon as possible.

• #43 Stomach Ulcer: Signs, Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22314-stomach-ulcer

  Many people experience indigestion with stomach ulcers, which means burning stomach pain together with a feeling of fullness. You might feel full shortly after you’ve started eating and/or long after you ate. […] Some people don’t feel their stomach ulcers at all. These are called silent ulcers. You might not experience any symptoms until you develop complications, like bleeding or a perforation (hole). […] If you develop any of these symptoms, see a healthcare provider right away. […] Active bleeding from a stomach ulcer can be mild to severe and can affect you a little or a lot. Moderate blood loss can lead to anemia, while severe blood loss can lead to shock. […] An ulcer that erodes all the way through your stomach wall is rare, but it’s an emergency. Stomach acids and bacteria that leak from the hole into your abdominal cavity can cause an infection.

• #44 Stomach ulcer (gastric ulcer) | NHS inform

  https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/stomach-liver-and-gastrointestinal-tract/stomach-ulcer/

  Contact your GP or the NHS 24 111 service immediately if you have symptoms of more severe bleeding, including: you’re vomiting blood the blood can appear bright red or have a dark brown, grainy appearance like coffee grounds, you’re passing dark, sticky, tar-like stools. […] The most common symptom of peritonitis is sudden abdominal pain, which gets steadily worse. If you have this type of pain, contact your GP or the NHS 24 111 service immediately. […] Symptoms include: vomiting large amounts of undigested food, a constant feeling of bloating or fullness, feeling more full than usual after eating less food, unexplained weight loss.

• #45 Peptic Ulcer Disease: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & Medication

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/10350-peptic-ulcer-disease

  Some people don’t have symptoms until peptic ulcer disease causes extra complications. This can happen when it goes untreated for too long. Untreated ulcers may begin to bleed or may continue to wear through your GI tract until there’s a hole. […] Symptoms of upper gastrointestinal bleeding may include: Blood in your stool (poop). Black, tarry stool. Coffee ground vomitus. Dizziness or faintness. Pallor (paleness). Rapid heart rate. […] Symptoms of a gastrointestinal perforation (hole) may include: Sudden, sharp and severe abdominal pain. Abdominal swelling and tenderness to touch. Fever and chills. […] If you have untreated peptic ulcer disease for a long time, ulcers may continuously heal and then start again. Some people develop so much scarring and/or swelling from untreated ulcers in their GI tract that it can slow or stop food from moving through.

• #46 Peptic Ulcer: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention

  https://www.healthline.com/health/peptic-ulcer

  The most common symptom of a peptic ulcer is burning abdominal pain that extends from the navel to the chest, which can range from mild to severe. In some cases, the pain may wake you up at night. Small peptic ulcers may not produce any symptoms in the early phases. […] Other common signs of a peptic ulcer include: changes in appetite, nausea, bloody or dark stools, unexplained weight loss, indigestion, vomiting, chest pain. […] Untreated ulcers can become worse over time. They can lead to other more serious health complications such as: Perforation: A hole develops in the lining of the stomach or small intestine and causes an infection. A sign of a perforated ulcer is sudden, severe abdominal pain. […] All three complications are serious and may require surgery. Seek urgent medical attention if you experience the following symptoms: sudden, sharp abdominal pain, fainting, excessive sweating, or confusion, as these may be signs of shock, blood in vomit or stool, abdomen that’s hard to the touch, abdominal pain that worsens with movement but improves with lying completely still.

• #47 Peptic Ulcer Disease: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & Medication

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/10350-peptic-ulcer-disease

  Some people don’t have symptoms until peptic ulcer disease causes extra complications. This can happen when it goes untreated for too long. Untreated ulcers may begin to bleed or may continue to wear through your GI tract until there’s a hole. […] Symptoms of upper gastrointestinal bleeding may include: Blood in your stool (poop). Black, tarry stool. Coffee ground vomitus. Dizziness or faintness. Pallor (paleness). Rapid heart rate. […] Symptoms of a gastrointestinal perforation (hole) may include: Sudden, sharp and severe abdominal pain. Abdominal swelling and tenderness to touch. Fever and chills. […] If you have untreated peptic ulcer disease for a long time, ulcers may continuously heal and then start again. Some people develop so much scarring and/or swelling from untreated ulcers in their GI tract that it can slow or stop food from moving through.

• #48 8 Things to Know About Peptic Ulcers > News > Yale Medicine

  https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/8-things-to-know-about-peptic-ulcers

  An untreated ulcer can also perforate the wall of the duodenum or stomach, leading to a life-threatening infection (peritonitis) in the abdominal lining, which causes such symptoms as fever, nausea, and vomiting, as well as abdominal pain and tenderness. […] Anyone with any of the above-mentioned symptoms should seek urgent medical care by calling 911 or going to a hospital emergency room immediately. […] Peptic ulcers are more common with age. […] Cigarette smoking is also associated with a higher risk of peptic ulcers, because it affects the vascular system, Dr. Hung says. […] Other risk factors include alcohol consumption in high concentrations, which has been found to stimulate acid secretion. […] The good news is that, with treatment, most peptic ulcers that are diagnosed early get better over time. […] Time and medication will heal most ulcers, he says, adding that most people will recover within a month or two.

• #49 Stomach ulcer | Better Health Channel

  https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/stomach-ulcer

  Some stomach ulcers dont produce any symptoms. If present, the symptoms can include: abdominal pain just below the ribcage […] symptoms of anaemia, such as light-headedness […] shock due to blood loss a medical emergency.

• #50 Peptic Ulcer Disease: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & Medication

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/10350-peptic-ulcer-disease

  Some people don’t have symptoms until peptic ulcer disease causes extra complications. This can happen when it goes untreated for too long. Untreated ulcers may begin to bleed or may continue to wear through your GI tract until there’s a hole. […] Symptoms of upper gastrointestinal bleeding may include: Blood in your stool (poop). Black, tarry stool. Coffee ground vomitus. Dizziness or faintness. Pallor (paleness). Rapid heart rate. […] Symptoms of a gastrointestinal perforation (hole) may include: Sudden, sharp and severe abdominal pain. Abdominal swelling and tenderness to touch. Fever and chills. […] If you have untreated peptic ulcer disease for a long time, ulcers may continuously heal and then start again. Some people develop so much scarring and/or swelling from untreated ulcers in their GI tract that it can slow or stop food from moving through.

• #51 Peptic Ulcer Disease – Digestive Disorders – Merck Manual Consumer Version

  https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/digestive-disorders/gastritis-and-peptic-ulcer-disease/peptic-ulcer-disease

  Duodenal ulcer symptoms tend to follow a pattern. People usually do not have pain when they awaken, but pain appears by mid-morning. Drinking milk or eating (which buffers stomach acid) or taking antacids generally relieves the pain, but it usually returns 2 or 3 hours later. Pain that awakens the person during the night is common. Frequently, the pain occurs one or more times a day over a period of one to several weeks and then may go away without treatment. However, pain usually returns, often within the first 2 years and occasionally after several years. People generally develop patterns and often learn by experience when a recurrence is likely (commonly in spring and fall and during periods of stress). […] The symptoms of gastric ulcers, marginal ulcers, and stress ulcers, unlike those of duodenal ulcers, do not follow any pattern. Eating may relieve pain temporarily or may cause pain rather than relieve it. Gastric ulcers sometimes cause scarring and swelling of the tissues (edema) that lead into the small intestine, which may prevent food from easily passing out of the stomach. This blockage may cause bloating, nausea, or vomiting after eating.

• #52 Peptic Ulcer Disease: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & Medication

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/10350-peptic-ulcer-disease

  Symptoms of a gastrointestinal obstruction may include: Abdominal bloating, swelling and pain. Nausea and vomiting. Loss of appetite and weight loss. Loss of bowel movements and constipation. […] Most peptic ulcers heal within a few weeks. Most people will only need medication for about two months. Medications are very effective in treating peptic ulcers. […] Rarely, some people have persistent stomach ulcers that don’t respond to treatment or that keep coming back after treatment. They can cause chronic pain, excessive scarring and other complications.

• #53 Stomach ulcer (gastric ulcer) | NHS inform

  https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/stomach-liver-and-gastrointestinal-tract/stomach-ulcer/

  Contact your GP or the NHS 24 111 service immediately if you have symptoms of more severe bleeding, including: you’re vomiting blood the blood can appear bright red or have a dark brown, grainy appearance like coffee grounds, you’re passing dark, sticky, tar-like stools. […] The most common symptom of peritonitis is sudden abdominal pain, which gets steadily worse. If you have this type of pain, contact your GP or the NHS 24 111 service immediately. […] Symptoms include: vomiting large amounts of undigested food, a constant feeling of bloating or fullness, feeling more full than usual after eating less food, unexplained weight loss.

• #54 Peptic Ulcer Disease: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & Medication

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/10350-peptic-ulcer-disease

  Symptoms of a gastrointestinal obstruction may include: Abdominal bloating, swelling and pain. Nausea and vomiting. Loss of appetite and weight loss. Loss of bowel movements and constipation. […] Most peptic ulcers heal within a few weeks. Most people will only need medication for about two months. Medications are very effective in treating peptic ulcers. […] Rarely, some people have persistent stomach ulcers that don’t respond to treatment or that keep coming back after treatment. They can cause chronic pain, excessive scarring and other complications.

• #55 Peptic Ulcer Disease: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & Medication

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/10350-peptic-ulcer-disease

  Symptoms of a gastrointestinal obstruction may include: Abdominal bloating, swelling and pain. Nausea and vomiting. Loss of appetite and weight loss. Loss of bowel movements and constipation. […] Most peptic ulcers heal within a few weeks. Most people will only need medication for about two months. Medications are very effective in treating peptic ulcers. […] Rarely, some people have persistent stomach ulcers that don’t respond to treatment or that keep coming back after treatment. They can cause chronic pain, excessive scarring and other complications.

• #56 Peptic Ulcer Disease: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & Medication

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/10350-peptic-ulcer-disease

  Symptoms of a gastrointestinal obstruction may include: Abdominal bloating, swelling and pain. Nausea and vomiting. Loss of appetite and weight loss. Loss of bowel movements and constipation. […] Most peptic ulcers heal within a few weeks. Most people will only need medication for about two months. Medications are very effective in treating peptic ulcers. […] Rarely, some people have persistent stomach ulcers that don’t respond to treatment or that keep coming back after treatment. They can cause chronic pain, excessive scarring and other complications.

• #57 Stomach ulcer (gastric ulcer) | NHS inform

  https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/stomach-liver-and-gastrointestinal-tract/stomach-ulcer/

  Contact your GP or the NHS 24 111 service immediately if you have symptoms of more severe bleeding, including: you’re vomiting blood the blood can appear bright red or have a dark brown, grainy appearance like coffee grounds, you’re passing dark, sticky, tar-like stools. […] The most common symptom of peritonitis is sudden abdominal pain, which gets steadily worse. If you have this type of pain, contact your GP or the NHS 24 111 service immediately. […] Symptoms include: vomiting large amounts of undigested food, a constant feeling of bloating or fullness, feeling more full than usual after eating less food, unexplained weight loss.

• #58 Stomach ulcer (gastric ulcer) | NHS inform

  https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/stomach-liver-and-gastrointestinal-tract/stomach-ulcer/

  Contact your GP or the NHS 24 111 service immediately if you have symptoms of more severe bleeding, including: you’re vomiting blood the blood can appear bright red or have a dark brown, grainy appearance like coffee grounds, you’re passing dark, sticky, tar-like stools. […] The most common symptom of peritonitis is sudden abdominal pain, which gets steadily worse. If you have this type of pain, contact your GP or the NHS 24 111 service immediately. […] Symptoms include: vomiting large amounts of undigested food, a constant feeling of bloating or fullness, feeling more full than usual after eating less food, unexplained weight loss.

• #59 Stages of stomach ulcers

  https://careplusvn.com/en/stages-of-stomach-ulcers

  Characteristic signs of acute peptic ulcer disease are symptoms that often appear suddenly, manifest clearly and progress in a short time. […] In the chronic stage, the lesions spread, the disease is more difficult to treat, and can even lead to dangerous complications such as atrophic inflammation, intestinal metaplasia, pyloric stenosis, hemorrhage, perforation, and gastric cancer. […] If detected early, the disease can be easily cured, avoiding the condition that the disease will progress seriously and can lead to complications.

• #60 Stages of stomach ulcers

  https://careplusvn.com/en/stages-of-stomach-ulcers

  Characteristic signs of acute peptic ulcer disease are symptoms that often appear suddenly, manifest clearly and progress in a short time. […] In the chronic stage, the lesions spread, the disease is more difficult to treat, and can even lead to dangerous complications such as atrophic inflammation, intestinal metaplasia, pyloric stenosis, hemorrhage, perforation, and gastric cancer. […] If detected early, the disease can be easily cured, avoiding the condition that the disease will progress seriously and can lead to complications.

• #61

  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stomach-ulcer/symptoms/

  The most common symptom of a stomach ulcer is a burning or gnawing pain that develops in your abdomen (tummy). […] Not all stomach ulcers are painful. Some may only be noticed if there’s a complication of a stomach ulcer, such as bleeding from the ulcer. […] The pain caused by a stomach ulcer often feels like a burning pain in your tummy. […] It can last from a few minutes to a few hours, and often starts within a few hours of eating. You may also wake up in pain during the night. […] Taking antacids (indigestion medicines) may relieve the pain temporarily, but it’ll keep coming back if the ulcer isn’t treated. […] Less common symptoms of a stomach ulcer can include: indigestion, heartburn, loss of appetite, feeling and being sick, weight loss. […] Some people also find they burp or become bloated after eating fatty foods.

• #62 Stomach ulcers: Symptoms, treatment, causes

  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/312045

  The classic symptom of a stomach ulcer is indigestion, also called dyspepsia. […] Indigestion causes pain or discomfort in the stomach area. This symptom can be mistaken for heartburn, which can occur at the same time. […] An ulcer also tends to produce a burning or dull pain in the center of the abdomen. People sometimes describe the pain as a biting or gnawing pain. Some individuals may describe a hungry sensation. […] Other symptoms include: unexplained weight loss, nausea and vomiting, not eating because of pain, burping, bloating, a feeling of fullness and problems drinking as much fluids as usual, bloody or black, tarry stools, chest pain, fatigue. […] Some stomach ulcers go unnoticed and show no typical indigestion-type pains. These ulcers are less common, and doctors tend them after they have started bleeding. […] Stomach ulcer symptoms often change over time and can be difficult to spot.

• #63 Peptic ulcer Information | Mount Sinai – New York

  https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/diseases-conditions/peptic-ulcer

  A peptic ulcer is an open sore or raw area in the lining of the stomach or intestine. […] Small ulcers may not cause any symptoms and may heal without treatment. Some ulcers can cause serious bleeding. Abdominal pain (often in the upper mid-abdomen) is a common symptom. The pain can differ from person to person. Some people have no pain. […] Pain occurs: In the upper abdomen, At night and wakes you up, When you feel an empty stomach, often 1 to 3 hours after a meal. […] Other symptoms include: Feeling of fullness and problems drinking as much fluid as usual, Nausea, Vomiting, Bloody or dark, tarry stools, Chest pain, Fatigue, Vomiting, possibly bloody, Weight loss, Ongoing heartburn. […] Peptic ulcers tend to come back if untreated. There is a good chance that the H pylori infection will be cured if you take your medicines and follow your provider’s advice. You will be much less likely to get another ulcer.

• #64 Peptic ulcer Information | Mount Sinai – New York

  https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/diseases-conditions/peptic-ulcer

  A peptic ulcer is an open sore or raw area in the lining of the stomach or intestine. […] Small ulcers may not cause any symptoms and may heal without treatment. Some ulcers can cause serious bleeding. Abdominal pain (often in the upper mid-abdomen) is a common symptom. The pain can differ from person to person. Some people have no pain. […] Pain occurs: In the upper abdomen, At night and wakes you up, When you feel an empty stomach, often 1 to 3 hours after a meal. […] Other symptoms include: Feeling of fullness and problems drinking as much fluid as usual, Nausea, Vomiting, Bloody or dark, tarry stools, Chest pain, Fatigue, Vomiting, possibly bloody, Weight loss, Ongoing heartburn. […] Peptic ulcers tend to come back if untreated. There is a good chance that the H pylori infection will be cured if you take your medicines and follow your provider’s advice. You will be much less likely to get another ulcer.

• #65 Peptic ulcer Information | Mount Sinai – New York

  https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/diseases-conditions/peptic-ulcer

  A peptic ulcer is an open sore or raw area in the lining of the stomach or intestine. […] Small ulcers may not cause any symptoms and may heal without treatment. Some ulcers can cause serious bleeding. Abdominal pain (often in the upper mid-abdomen) is a common symptom. The pain can differ from person to person. Some people have no pain. […] Pain occurs: In the upper abdomen, At night and wakes you up, When you feel an empty stomach, often 1 to 3 hours after a meal. […] Other symptoms include: Feeling of fullness and problems drinking as much fluid as usual, Nausea, Vomiting, Bloody or dark, tarry stools, Chest pain, Fatigue, Vomiting, possibly bloody, Weight loss, Ongoing heartburn. […] Peptic ulcers tend to come back if untreated. There is a good chance that the H pylori infection will be cured if you take your medicines and follow your provider’s advice. You will be much less likely to get another ulcer.

• #66

  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stomach-ulcer/

  Stomach ulcers, also known as gastric ulcers, are sores that develop on the lining of the stomach. […] The most common symptom of a stomach ulcer is a burning or gnawing pain in the centre of the tummy (abdomen). […] But stomach ulcers aren’t always painful and some people may experience other symptoms, such as indigestion, heartburn and acid reflux and feeling sick. […] You should visit your GP if you think you may have a stomach ulcer. […] Contact your GP or NHS 111 immediately if: you are passing dark, sticky, tar-like stools; you have a sudden, sharp pain in your tummy that gets steadily worse. […] These could be a sign of a serious complication, such as internal bleeding. […] Stomach ulcers can affect anyone but are more common in people aged 60 or over. Men are more affected than women. […] Stomach ulcers can come back after treatment, although this is less likely to happen if the underlying cause is addressed. […] Complications of stomach ulcers are relatively uncommon, but they can be very serious and potentially life threatening.

• #67 Peptic Ulcer Disease – Digestive Disorders – Merck Manual Consumer Version

  https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/digestive-disorders/gastritis-and-peptic-ulcer-disease/peptic-ulcer-disease

  Symptoms of peptic ulcer disease can vary with the location of the ulcer and the person’s age. For example, children, older adults, and people whose ulcers were caused by NSAIDs may not have the usual symptoms or may have no symptoms at all. In these instances, ulcers are discovered only when complications develop. […] The most common symptom of a peptic ulcer is mild to moderately severe pain in the upper abdomen. The pain is typically described as gnawing, burning, aching, or soreness or sometimes as a sensation of hunger and is usually located in the upper abdomen just below the breastbone. It is usually relieved by food or antacids. The typical ulcer tends to heal and return. Thus, pain may occur for days or weeks, then wane or disappear, and then return again when the ulcer returns. Only about half of people have typical symptoms.

• #68 Peptic Ulcer Disease – Digestive Disorders – Merck Manual Consumer Version

  https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/digestive-disorders/gastritis-and-peptic-ulcer-disease/peptic-ulcer-disease

  Symptoms of peptic ulcer disease can vary with the location of the ulcer and the person’s age. For example, children, older adults, and people whose ulcers were caused by NSAIDs may not have the usual symptoms or may have no symptoms at all. In these instances, ulcers are discovered only when complications develop. […] The most common symptom of a peptic ulcer is mild to moderately severe pain in the upper abdomen. The pain is typically described as gnawing, burning, aching, or soreness or sometimes as a sensation of hunger and is usually located in the upper abdomen just below the breastbone. It is usually relieved by food or antacids. The typical ulcer tends to heal and return. Thus, pain may occur for days or weeks, then wane or disappear, and then return again when the ulcer returns. Only about half of people have typical symptoms.

• #69 Peptic Ulcer Disease – Digestive Disorders – Merck Manual Consumer Version

  https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/digestive-disorders/gastritis-and-peptic-ulcer-disease/peptic-ulcer-disease

  Duodenal ulcer symptoms tend to follow a pattern. People usually do not have pain when they awaken, but pain appears by mid-morning. Drinking milk or eating (which buffers stomach acid) or taking antacids generally relieves the pain, but it usually returns 2 or 3 hours later. Pain that awakens the person during the night is common. Frequently, the pain occurs one or more times a day over a period of one to several weeks and then may go away without treatment. However, pain usually returns, often within the first 2 years and occasionally after several years. People generally develop patterns and often learn by experience when a recurrence is likely (commonly in spring and fall and during periods of stress). […] The symptoms of gastric ulcers, marginal ulcers, and stress ulcers, unlike those of duodenal ulcers, do not follow any pattern. Eating may relieve pain temporarily or may cause pain rather than relieve it. Gastric ulcers sometimes cause scarring and swelling of the tissues (edema) that lead into the small intestine, which may prevent food from easily passing out of the stomach. This blockage may cause bloating, nausea, or vomiting after eating.

• #70 Peptic Ulcer Disease – Digestive Disorders – Merck Manual Consumer Version

  https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/digestive-disorders/gastritis-and-peptic-ulcer-disease/peptic-ulcer-disease

  Duodenal ulcer symptoms tend to follow a pattern. People usually do not have pain when they awaken, but pain appears by mid-morning. Drinking milk or eating (which buffers stomach acid) or taking antacids generally relieves the pain, but it usually returns 2 or 3 hours later. Pain that awakens the person during the night is common. Frequently, the pain occurs one or more times a day over a period of one to several weeks and then may go away without treatment. However, pain usually returns, often within the first 2 years and occasionally after several years. People generally develop patterns and often learn by experience when a recurrence is likely (commonly in spring and fall and during periods of stress). […] The symptoms of gastric ulcers, marginal ulcers, and stress ulcers, unlike those of duodenal ulcers, do not follow any pattern. Eating may relieve pain temporarily or may cause pain rather than relieve it. Gastric ulcers sometimes cause scarring and swelling of the tissues (edema) that lead into the small intestine, which may prevent food from easily passing out of the stomach. This blockage may cause bloating, nausea, or vomiting after eating.

• #71 Peptic Ulcer Disease – Digestive Disorders – Merck Manual Consumer Version

  https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/digestive-disorders/gastritis-and-peptic-ulcer-disease/peptic-ulcer-disease

  Duodenal ulcer symptoms tend to follow a pattern. People usually do not have pain when they awaken, but pain appears by mid-morning. Drinking milk or eating (which buffers stomach acid) or taking antacids generally relieves the pain, but it usually returns 2 or 3 hours later. Pain that awakens the person during the night is common. Frequently, the pain occurs one or more times a day over a period of one to several weeks and then may go away without treatment. However, pain usually returns, often within the first 2 years and occasionally after several years. People generally develop patterns and often learn by experience when a recurrence is likely (commonly in spring and fall and during periods of stress). […] The symptoms of gastric ulcers, marginal ulcers, and stress ulcers, unlike those of duodenal ulcers, do not follow any pattern. Eating may relieve pain temporarily or may cause pain rather than relieve it. Gastric ulcers sometimes cause scarring and swelling of the tissues (edema) that lead into the small intestine, which may prevent food from easily passing out of the stomach. This blockage may cause bloating, nausea, or vomiting after eating.

• #72 Stages of stomach ulcers

  https://careplusvn.com/en/stages-of-stomach-ulcers

  Characteristic signs of acute peptic ulcer disease are symptoms that often appear suddenly, manifest clearly and progress in a short time. […] In the chronic stage, the lesions spread, the disease is more difficult to treat, and can even lead to dangerous complications such as atrophic inflammation, intestinal metaplasia, pyloric stenosis, hemorrhage, perforation, and gastric cancer. […] If detected early, the disease can be easily cured, avoiding the condition that the disease will progress seriously and can lead to complications.

• #73 Stages of stomach ulcers

  https://careplusvn.com/en/stages-of-stomach-ulcers

  Characteristic signs of acute peptic ulcer disease are symptoms that often appear suddenly, manifest clearly and progress in a short time. […] In the chronic stage, the lesions spread, the disease is more difficult to treat, and can even lead to dangerous complications such as atrophic inflammation, intestinal metaplasia, pyloric stenosis, hemorrhage, perforation, and gastric cancer. […] If detected early, the disease can be easily cured, avoiding the condition that the disease will progress seriously and can lead to complications.

• #74 Stages of stomach ulcers

  https://careplusvn.com/en/stages-of-stomach-ulcers

  Characteristic signs of acute peptic ulcer disease are symptoms that often appear suddenly, manifest clearly and progress in a short time. […] In the chronic stage, the lesions spread, the disease is more difficult to treat, and can even lead to dangerous complications such as atrophic inflammation, intestinal metaplasia, pyloric stenosis, hemorrhage, perforation, and gastric cancer. […] If detected early, the disease can be easily cured, avoiding the condition that the disease will progress seriously and can lead to complications.

• #75 Stages of stomach ulcers

  https://careplusvn.com/en/stages-of-stomach-ulcers

  Characteristic signs of acute peptic ulcer disease are symptoms that often appear suddenly, manifest clearly and progress in a short time. […] In the chronic stage, the lesions spread, the disease is more difficult to treat, and can even lead to dangerous complications such as atrophic inflammation, intestinal metaplasia, pyloric stenosis, hemorrhage, perforation, and gastric cancer. […] If detected early, the disease can be easily cured, avoiding the condition that the disease will progress seriously and can lead to complications.

• #76 Stages of stomach ulcers

  https://careplusvn.com/en/stages-of-stomach-ulcers

  Characteristic signs of acute peptic ulcer disease are symptoms that often appear suddenly, manifest clearly and progress in a short time. […] In the chronic stage, the lesions spread, the disease is more difficult to treat, and can even lead to dangerous complications such as atrophic inflammation, intestinal metaplasia, pyloric stenosis, hemorrhage, perforation, and gastric cancer. […] If detected early, the disease can be easily cured, avoiding the condition that the disease will progress seriously and can lead to complications.

• #77 Stages of stomach ulcers

  https://careplusvn.com/en/stages-of-stomach-ulcers

  Characteristic signs of acute peptic ulcer disease are symptoms that often appear suddenly, manifest clearly and progress in a short time. […] In the chronic stage, the lesions spread, the disease is more difficult to treat, and can even lead to dangerous complications such as atrophic inflammation, intestinal metaplasia, pyloric stenosis, hemorrhage, perforation, and gastric cancer. […] If detected early, the disease can be easily cured, avoiding the condition that the disease will progress seriously and can lead to complications.

• #78 Peptic Ulcer Disease – Gastrointestinal Disorders – Merck Manual Professional Edition

  https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/gastrointestinal-disorders/gastritis-and-peptic-ulcer-disease/peptic-ulcer-disease

  Factors that affect recurrence of ulcer include failure to eradicate H. pylori, continued nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) use, and smoking. Less commonly, a gastrinoma may be the cause. The 3-year recurrence rate for gastric and duodenal ulcers is 10% when H. pylori is successfully eradicated but is 50% when it is not. Thus, a patient with recurrent disease should be tested for H. pylori and treated again if the tests are positive. […] Patients with H. pylori associated ulcers have a 3- to 6-fold increased risk of gastric cancer later in life. Eradication of the organism is therefore important both to prevent ulcer recurrence and subsequent cancer. There is no increased risk of cancer with ulcers of other etiology.

• #79 Stomach Ulcer: Signs, Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22314-stomach-ulcer

  Your stomach lining will begin to heal when the cause of the ulcer goes away. If you can make it go away without treatment for example, if your ulcer is due to NSAID use and you stop taking NSAIDs this might be enough for the ulcer to heal by itself. […] If you have an H. pylori infection, you’ll probably need antibiotics to make it go away. Your provider can also prescribe other medications to help reduce the acid in your stomach and protect your stomach lining to promote faster healing. […] Healthcare providers treat most ulcers with a combination of medications to reduce stomach acid, coat and protect the ulcer during healing, and kill any infection involved. […] Always seek medical care for a stomach ulcer. While you may be able to manage your symptoms temporarily with over-the-counter medications, like antacids and bismuth subsalicylate, these won’t heal the ulcer. You need to address the underlying cause. […] An untreated ulcer can lead to serious complications, even if you don’t have severe symptoms. The major cause of stomach ulcers, H. pylori infection, can also lead to other complications. For example, it’s a risk factor for developing stomach cancer.

• #80 Peptic Ulcer Disease – Gastrointestinal Disorders – Merck Manual Professional Edition

  https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/gastrointestinal-disorders/gastritis-and-peptic-ulcer-disease/peptic-ulcer-disease

  Factors that affect recurrence of ulcer include failure to eradicate H. pylori, continued nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) use, and smoking. Less commonly, a gastrinoma may be the cause. The 3-year recurrence rate for gastric and duodenal ulcers is 10% when H. pylori is successfully eradicated but is 50% when it is not. Thus, a patient with recurrent disease should be tested for H. pylori and treated again if the tests are positive. […] Patients with H. pylori associated ulcers have a 3- to 6-fold increased risk of gastric cancer later in life. Eradication of the organism is therefore important both to prevent ulcer recurrence and subsequent cancer. There is no increased risk of cancer with ulcers of other etiology.

• #81 Peptic Ulcer Disease – Gastrointestinal Disorders – Merck Manual Professional Edition

  https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/gastrointestinal-disorders/gastritis-and-peptic-ulcer-disease/peptic-ulcer-disease

  Factors that affect recurrence of ulcer include failure to eradicate H. pylori, continued nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) use, and smoking. Less commonly, a gastrinoma may be the cause. The 3-year recurrence rate for gastric and duodenal ulcers is 10% when H. pylori is successfully eradicated but is 50% when it is not. Thus, a patient with recurrent disease should be tested for H. pylori and treated again if the tests are positive. […] Patients with H. pylori associated ulcers have a 3- to 6-fold increased risk of gastric cancer later in life. Eradication of the organism is therefore important both to prevent ulcer recurrence and subsequent cancer. There is no increased risk of cancer with ulcers of other etiology.

• #82 Peptic Ulcer Disease – Gastrointestinal Disorders – Merck Manual Professional Edition

  https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/gastrointestinal-disorders/gastritis-and-peptic-ulcer-disease/peptic-ulcer-disease

  Factors that affect recurrence of ulcer include failure to eradicate H. pylori, continued nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) use, and smoking. Less commonly, a gastrinoma may be the cause. The 3-year recurrence rate for gastric and duodenal ulcers is 10% when H. pylori is successfully eradicated but is 50% when it is not. Thus, a patient with recurrent disease should be tested for H. pylori and treated again if the tests are positive. […] Patients with H. pylori associated ulcers have a 3- to 6-fold increased risk of gastric cancer later in life. Eradication of the organism is therefore important both to prevent ulcer recurrence and subsequent cancer. There is no increased risk of cancer with ulcers of other etiology.

• #83 Peptic ulcer – Diagnosis and treatment – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/peptic-ulcer/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20354229

  Peptic ulcers that don’t heal with treatment are called refractory ulcers. Reasons for an ulcer not healing include: Not taking medicines as prescribed. […] Treatment for refractory ulcers most often involves getting rid of factors that keep the ulcer from healing and trying other antibiotics. If you smoke, your healthcare professional may suggest you quit. Smoking can slow ulcer healing.

• #84 8 Things to Know About Peptic Ulcers > News > Yale Medicine

  https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/8-things-to-know-about-peptic-ulcers

  An untreated ulcer can also perforate the wall of the duodenum or stomach, leading to a life-threatening infection (peritonitis) in the abdominal lining, which causes such symptoms as fever, nausea, and vomiting, as well as abdominal pain and tenderness. […] Anyone with any of the above-mentioned symptoms should seek urgent medical care by calling 911 or going to a hospital emergency room immediately. […] Peptic ulcers are more common with age. […] Cigarette smoking is also associated with a higher risk of peptic ulcers, because it affects the vascular system, Dr. Hung says. […] Other risk factors include alcohol consumption in high concentrations, which has been found to stimulate acid secretion. […] The good news is that, with treatment, most peptic ulcers that are diagnosed early get better over time. […] Time and medication will heal most ulcers, he says, adding that most people will recover within a month or two.

• #85 8 Things to Know About Peptic Ulcers > News > Yale Medicine

  https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/8-things-to-know-about-peptic-ulcers

  An untreated ulcer can also perforate the wall of the duodenum or stomach, leading to a life-threatening infection (peritonitis) in the abdominal lining, which causes such symptoms as fever, nausea, and vomiting, as well as abdominal pain and tenderness. […] Anyone with any of the above-mentioned symptoms should seek urgent medical care by calling 911 or going to a hospital emergency room immediately. […] Peptic ulcers are more common with age. […] Cigarette smoking is also associated with a higher risk of peptic ulcers, because it affects the vascular system, Dr. Hung says. […] Other risk factors include alcohol consumption in high concentrations, which has been found to stimulate acid secretion. […] The good news is that, with treatment, most peptic ulcers that are diagnosed early get better over time. […] Time and medication will heal most ulcers, he says, adding that most people will recover within a month or two.

• #86 8 Things to Know About Peptic Ulcers > News > Yale Medicine

  https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/8-things-to-know-about-peptic-ulcers

  An untreated ulcer can also perforate the wall of the duodenum or stomach, leading to a life-threatening infection (peritonitis) in the abdominal lining, which causes such symptoms as fever, nausea, and vomiting, as well as abdominal pain and tenderness. […] Anyone with any of the above-mentioned symptoms should seek urgent medical care by calling 911 or going to a hospital emergency room immediately. […] Peptic ulcers are more common with age. […] Cigarette smoking is also associated with a higher risk of peptic ulcers, because it affects the vascular system, Dr. Hung says. […] Other risk factors include alcohol consumption in high concentrations, which has been found to stimulate acid secretion. […] The good news is that, with treatment, most peptic ulcers that are diagnosed early get better over time. […] Time and medication will heal most ulcers, he says, adding that most people will recover within a month or two.

• #87

  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stomach-ulcer/

  Stomach ulcers, also known as gastric ulcers, are sores that develop on the lining of the stomach. […] The most common symptom of a stomach ulcer is a burning or gnawing pain in the centre of the tummy (abdomen). […] But stomach ulcers aren’t always painful and some people may experience other symptoms, such as indigestion, heartburn and acid reflux and feeling sick. […] You should visit your GP if you think you may have a stomach ulcer. […] Contact your GP or NHS 111 immediately if: you are passing dark, sticky, tar-like stools; you have a sudden, sharp pain in your tummy that gets steadily worse. […] These could be a sign of a serious complication, such as internal bleeding. […] Stomach ulcers can affect anyone but are more common in people aged 60 or over. Men are more affected than women. […] Stomach ulcers can come back after treatment, although this is less likely to happen if the underlying cause is addressed. […] Complications of stomach ulcers are relatively uncommon, but they can be very serious and potentially life threatening.

• #88 Peptic Ulcer Disease – Symptoms & Treatment | familydoctor.org

  https://familydoctor.org/condition/peptic-ulcer-disease/

  The most common symptom is a burning pain in your stomach. It usually lasts for a few minutes to a few hours. It comes and goes for days or weeks at a time. The burning typically occurs between meals and at night. Small ulcers may cause no symptoms. […] Other symptoms can include: A feeling of fullness, Difficulty drinking as much liquid as usual, Hunger or an empty feeling in your stomach after you eat, Mild nausea, Stomach pain that wakes you up at night. […] Less common symptoms include: Bloating, Burping, Poor appetite, Bloody or dark stools, Chest pain, Fatigue, Weight loss, Vomiting. […] Complications include: Bleeding (this occurs from a broken blood vessel in the small intestine), Perforation (tear), A blockage, Peritonitis (infection). […] Most ulcers heal within about 8 weeks. Peptic ulcers come and go. You have to do what you can to reduce your risk. If you smoke or chew tobacco, ask your doctor about how to quit. Eat a well-balanced diet. Avoid foods that cause discomfort. These include alcohol, coffee, caffeinated soda, fatty foods, chocolate, and spicy foods. Avoid eating late at night. Talk to your doctor about alternatives to NSAIDs. Take all medicines with plenty of water.

• #89 Peptic ulcer disease – discharge – UF Health

  https://ufhealth.org/care-sheets/peptic-ulcer-disease-discharge

  You have peptic ulcer disease (PUD). You may have had tests to help diagnose your ulcer. One of these tests may have been to look for bacteria in your stomach called Helicobacter pylori (H pylori). This type of infection is a common cause of ulcers. […] Most peptic ulcers will heal within about 4 to 6 weeks after treatment begins. Do not stop taking the medicines you have been prescribed, even if symptoms go away quickly. […] Call your provider if: You have ulcer symptoms.

• #90 Peptic ulcer – Diagnosis and treatment – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/peptic-ulcer/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20354229

  Peptic ulcers that don’t heal with treatment are called refractory ulcers. Reasons for an ulcer not healing include: Not taking medicines as prescribed. […] Treatment for refractory ulcers most often involves getting rid of factors that keep the ulcer from healing and trying other antibiotics. If you smoke, your healthcare professional may suggest you quit. Smoking can slow ulcer healing.

• #91 Peptic ulcer – Diagnosis and treatment – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/peptic-ulcer/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20354229

  Peptic ulcers that don’t heal with treatment are called refractory ulcers. Reasons for an ulcer not healing include: Not taking medicines as prescribed. […] Treatment for refractory ulcers most often involves getting rid of factors that keep the ulcer from healing and trying other antibiotics. If you smoke, your healthcare professional may suggest you quit. Smoking can slow ulcer healing.

• #92 Peptic Ulcer Disease – Symptoms & Treatment | familydoctor.org

  https://familydoctor.org/condition/peptic-ulcer-disease/

  The most common symptom is a burning pain in your stomach. It usually lasts for a few minutes to a few hours. It comes and goes for days or weeks at a time. The burning typically occurs between meals and at night. Small ulcers may cause no symptoms. […] Other symptoms can include: A feeling of fullness, Difficulty drinking as much liquid as usual, Hunger or an empty feeling in your stomach after you eat, Mild nausea, Stomach pain that wakes you up at night. […] Less common symptoms include: Bloating, Burping, Poor appetite, Bloody or dark stools, Chest pain, Fatigue, Weight loss, Vomiting. […] Complications include: Bleeding (this occurs from a broken blood vessel in the small intestine), Perforation (tear), A blockage, Peritonitis (infection). […] Most ulcers heal within about 8 weeks. Peptic ulcers come and go. You have to do what you can to reduce your risk. If you smoke or chew tobacco, ask your doctor about how to quit. Eat a well-balanced diet. Avoid foods that cause discomfort. These include alcohol, coffee, caffeinated soda, fatty foods, chocolate, and spicy foods. Avoid eating late at night. Talk to your doctor about alternatives to NSAIDs. Take all medicines with plenty of water.

• #93 Peptic Ulcer Disease – Symptoms & Treatment | familydoctor.org

  https://familydoctor.org/condition/peptic-ulcer-disease/

  The most common symptom is a burning pain in your stomach. It usually lasts for a few minutes to a few hours. It comes and goes for days or weeks at a time. The burning typically occurs between meals and at night. Small ulcers may cause no symptoms. […] Other symptoms can include: A feeling of fullness, Difficulty drinking as much liquid as usual, Hunger or an empty feeling in your stomach after you eat, Mild nausea, Stomach pain that wakes you up at night. […] Less common symptoms include: Bloating, Burping, Poor appetite, Bloody or dark stools, Chest pain, Fatigue, Weight loss, Vomiting. […] Complications include: Bleeding (this occurs from a broken blood vessel in the small intestine), Perforation (tear), A blockage, Peritonitis (infection). […] Most ulcers heal within about 8 weeks. Peptic ulcers come and go. You have to do what you can to reduce your risk. If you smoke or chew tobacco, ask your doctor about how to quit. Eat a well-balanced diet. Avoid foods that cause discomfort. These include alcohol, coffee, caffeinated soda, fatty foods, chocolate, and spicy foods. Avoid eating late at night. Talk to your doctor about alternatives to NSAIDs. Take all medicines with plenty of water.

• #94 Peptic ulcer Information | Mount Sinai – New York

  https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/diseases-conditions/peptic-ulcer

  A peptic ulcer is an open sore or raw area in the lining of the stomach or intestine. […] Small ulcers may not cause any symptoms and may heal without treatment. Some ulcers can cause serious bleeding. Abdominal pain (often in the upper mid-abdomen) is a common symptom. The pain can differ from person to person. Some people have no pain. […] Pain occurs: In the upper abdomen, At night and wakes you up, When you feel an empty stomach, often 1 to 3 hours after a meal. […] Other symptoms include: Feeling of fullness and problems drinking as much fluid as usual, Nausea, Vomiting, Bloody or dark, tarry stools, Chest pain, Fatigue, Vomiting, possibly bloody, Weight loss, Ongoing heartburn. […] Peptic ulcers tend to come back if untreated. There is a good chance that the H pylori infection will be cured if you take your medicines and follow your provider’s advice. You will be much less likely to get another ulcer.

• #95 Stomach Ulcer: Types, Causes, and Symptoms

  https://www.verywellhealth.com/stomach-ulcer-5220245

  The severity of the symptom usually depends on the severity of the ulcer. For example, smaller ulcers may not cause any symptoms, but larger ulcers can cause intense pain and potentially lead to serious bleeding, or cause narrowing of the lumen, resulting in bowel obstruction. […] In many cases, ulcers that are treated with medications can heal in several weeks, though some gastric ulcers may take longer to heal than duodenal ulcers.

• #96 Peptic Ulcer Disease – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK534792/

  Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) is characterized by discontinuation in the inner lining of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract because of gastric acid secretion or pepsin. It usually occurs in the stomach and proximal duodenum. Epigastric pain usually occurs within 15-30 minutes following a meal in patients with a gastric ulcer; on the other hand, the pain with a duodenal ulcer tends to occur 2-3 hours after a meal. Common signs and symptoms include: Epigastric abdominal pain, Bloating, Abdominal fullness, Nausea and vomiting, Weight loss/weight gain, Hematemesis, Melena. Warning symptoms or alarm symptoms that should prompt urgent referral include: Unintentional weight loss, Progressive dysphagia, Overt gastrointestinal bleeding, Iron deficiency anemia, Recurrent emesis, Family history of upper gastrointestinal malignancy. The pain of gastric ulcers increases 15 to 30 minutes after a meal and may result in weight loss, whereas the pain of duodenal ulcers decreases with a meal, which can result in weight gain. Peptic ulcer disease (PUD), if not diagnosed and treated promptly, can lead to serious complications. Following complications can occur in PUD: Upper gastrointestinal bleeding, Gastric outlet obstruction, Perforation, Penetration, Gastric cancer. The prognosis of peptic ulcer disease (PUD) is excellent after the underlying cause is successfully treated. Recurrence of the ulcer may be prevented by maintaining good hygiene and avoiding alcohol, smoking, and NSAIDs. Unfortunately, recurrence is common with rates exceeding 60% in most series.

• #97 Peptic ulcer Information | Mount Sinai – New York

  https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/diseases-conditions/peptic-ulcer

  A peptic ulcer is an open sore or raw area in the lining of the stomach or intestine. […] Small ulcers may not cause any symptoms and may heal without treatment. Some ulcers can cause serious bleeding. Abdominal pain (often in the upper mid-abdomen) is a common symptom. The pain can differ from person to person. Some people have no pain. […] Pain occurs: In the upper abdomen, At night and wakes you up, When you feel an empty stomach, often 1 to 3 hours after a meal. […] Other symptoms include: Feeling of fullness and problems drinking as much fluid as usual, Nausea, Vomiting, Bloody or dark, tarry stools, Chest pain, Fatigue, Vomiting, possibly bloody, Weight loss, Ongoing heartburn. […] Peptic ulcers tend to come back if untreated. There is a good chance that the H pylori infection will be cured if you take your medicines and follow your provider’s advice. You will be much less likely to get another ulcer.

• #98

  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stomach-ulcer/symptoms/

  Visit a GP if you experience persistent symptoms of a stomach ulcer. […] Contact a GP or NHS 111 immediately if: you are passing dark, sticky, tar-like stools, you have a sudden, sharp pain in your tummy that gets steadily worse. […] Go to your nearest accident and emergency (AE) department or call 999 if: you are vomiting blood the blood can appear bright red or have a dark brown, grainy appearance, similar to coffee grounds.

• #99 Stomach ulcer (gastric ulcer) | NHS inform

  https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/stomach-liver-and-gastrointestinal-tract/stomach-ulcer/

  Contact your GP or the NHS 24 111 service immediately if you have symptoms of more severe bleeding, including: you’re vomiting blood the blood can appear bright red or have a dark brown, grainy appearance like coffee grounds, you’re passing dark, sticky, tar-like stools. […] The most common symptom of peritonitis is sudden abdominal pain, which gets steadily worse. If you have this type of pain, contact your GP or the NHS 24 111 service immediately. […] Symptoms include: vomiting large amounts of undigested food, a constant feeling of bloating or fullness, feeling more full than usual after eating less food, unexplained weight loss.

• #100

  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stomach-ulcer/symptoms/

  Visit a GP if you experience persistent symptoms of a stomach ulcer. […] Contact a GP or NHS 111 immediately if: you are passing dark, sticky, tar-like stools, you have a sudden, sharp pain in your tummy that gets steadily worse. […] Go to your nearest accident and emergency (AE) department or call 999 if: you are vomiting blood the blood can appear bright red or have a dark brown, grainy appearance, similar to coffee grounds.

• #101 Stomach ulcer (and duodenal ulcer) | nidirect

  https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/conditions/stomach-ulcer-and-duodenal-ulcer

  Some people also find they burp or become bloated after eating fatty foods. […] Visit your GP if you experience persistent symptoms of a stomach (or duodenal) ulcer. […] Contact your GP, or GP out of hours service immediately, or go to your nearest emergency department, if you develop signs of a serious complication, including: vomiting blood the blood can appear bright red or have a dark brown, grainy appearance, similar to coffee grounds, passing dark, sticky, tar-like stools, a sudden, sharp pain in your tummy that gets steadily worse. […] These could be a sign of a serious complication, such as internal bleeding.

• #102 Stomach ulcer (and duodenal ulcer) | nidirect

  https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/conditions/stomach-ulcer-and-duodenal-ulcer

  Some people also find they burp or become bloated after eating fatty foods. […] Visit your GP if you experience persistent symptoms of a stomach (or duodenal) ulcer. […] Contact your GP, or GP out of hours service immediately, or go to your nearest emergency department, if you develop signs of a serious complication, including: vomiting blood the blood can appear bright red or have a dark brown, grainy appearance, similar to coffee grounds, passing dark, sticky, tar-like stools, a sudden, sharp pain in your tummy that gets steadily worse. […] These could be a sign of a serious complication, such as internal bleeding.

• #103 Stomach ulcer (gastric ulcer) | NHS inform

  https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/stomach-liver-and-gastrointestinal-tract/stomach-ulcer/

  Contact your GP or the NHS 24 111 service immediately if you have symptoms of more severe bleeding, including: you’re vomiting blood the blood can appear bright red or have a dark brown, grainy appearance like coffee grounds, you’re passing dark, sticky, tar-like stools. […] The most common symptom of peritonitis is sudden abdominal pain, which gets steadily worse. If you have this type of pain, contact your GP or the NHS 24 111 service immediately. […] Symptoms include: vomiting large amounts of undigested food, a constant feeling of bloating or fullness, feeling more full than usual after eating less food, unexplained weight loss.

• #104 Stomach ulcer (and duodenal ulcer) | nidirect

  https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/conditions/stomach-ulcer-and-duodenal-ulcer

  Some people also find they burp or become bloated after eating fatty foods. […] Visit your GP if you experience persistent symptoms of a stomach (or duodenal) ulcer. […] Contact your GP, or GP out of hours service immediately, or go to your nearest emergency department, if you develop signs of a serious complication, including: vomiting blood the blood can appear bright red or have a dark brown, grainy appearance, similar to coffee grounds, passing dark, sticky, tar-like stools, a sudden, sharp pain in your tummy that gets steadily worse. […] These could be a sign of a serious complication, such as internal bleeding.

• #105 Peptic ulcer – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/peptic-ulcer/symptoms-causes/syc-20354223

  Peptic ulcers are open sores on the inner lining of the stomach and the upper part of the small intestine. The most common symptom of a peptic ulcer is stomach pain. […] Many people with peptic ulcers don’t have symptoms. If there are symptoms, they may include: Dull or burning stomach pain. For some people, pain may be worse between meals and at night. For others, it may be worse after eating. Feeling of fullness or bloating. Belching. Heartburn. Nausea. […] Peptic ulcers can cause bleeding from the ulcer. Then symptoms might include: Vomiting blood, which may appear red or black. Having dark blood in stools, or stools that are black or tarry. Feeling dizzy or fainting. […] See your healthcare professional if you’re vomiting blood, having dark blood in stools or are feeling dizzy. Also see your healthcare professional if nonprescription antacids and acid blockers relieve your pain but the pain returns.

• #106 8 Things to Know About Peptic Ulcers > News > Yale Medicine

  https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/8-things-to-know-about-peptic-ulcers

  An untreated ulcer can also perforate the wall of the duodenum or stomach, leading to a life-threatening infection (peritonitis) in the abdominal lining, which causes such symptoms as fever, nausea, and vomiting, as well as abdominal pain and tenderness. […] Anyone with any of the above-mentioned symptoms should seek urgent medical care by calling 911 or going to a hospital emergency room immediately. […] Peptic ulcers are more common with age. […] Cigarette smoking is also associated with a higher risk of peptic ulcers, because it affects the vascular system, Dr. Hung says. […] Other risk factors include alcohol consumption in high concentrations, which has been found to stimulate acid secretion. […] The good news is that, with treatment, most peptic ulcers that are diagnosed early get better over time. […] Time and medication will heal most ulcers, he says, adding that most people will recover within a month or two.

• #107 Peptic Ulcer: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention

  https://www.healthline.com/health/peptic-ulcer

  The most common symptom of a peptic ulcer is burning abdominal pain that extends from the navel to the chest, which can range from mild to severe. In some cases, the pain may wake you up at night. Small peptic ulcers may not produce any symptoms in the early phases. […] Other common signs of a peptic ulcer include: changes in appetite, nausea, bloody or dark stools, unexplained weight loss, indigestion, vomiting, chest pain. […] Untreated ulcers can become worse over time. They can lead to other more serious health complications such as: Perforation: A hole develops in the lining of the stomach or small intestine and causes an infection. A sign of a perforated ulcer is sudden, severe abdominal pain. […] All three complications are serious and may require surgery. Seek urgent medical attention if you experience the following symptoms: sudden, sharp abdominal pain, fainting, excessive sweating, or confusion, as these may be signs of shock, blood in vomit or stool, abdomen that’s hard to the touch, abdominal pain that worsens with movement but improves with lying completely still.

• #108 Peptic Ulcer Disease: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & Medication

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/10350-peptic-ulcer-disease

  Some people don’t have symptoms until peptic ulcer disease causes extra complications. This can happen when it goes untreated for too long. Untreated ulcers may begin to bleed or may continue to wear through your GI tract until there’s a hole. […] Symptoms of upper gastrointestinal bleeding may include: Blood in your stool (poop). Black, tarry stool. Coffee ground vomitus. Dizziness or faintness. Pallor (paleness). Rapid heart rate. […] Symptoms of a gastrointestinal perforation (hole) may include: Sudden, sharp and severe abdominal pain. Abdominal swelling and tenderness to touch. Fever and chills. […] If you have untreated peptic ulcer disease for a long time, ulcers may continuously heal and then start again. Some people develop so much scarring and/or swelling from untreated ulcers in their GI tract that it can slow or stop food from moving through.

• #109

  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stomach-ulcer/symptoms/

  Visit a GP if you experience persistent symptoms of a stomach ulcer. […] Contact a GP or NHS 111 immediately if: you are passing dark, sticky, tar-like stools, you have a sudden, sharp pain in your tummy that gets steadily worse. […] Go to your nearest accident and emergency (AE) department or call 999 if: you are vomiting blood the blood can appear bright red or have a dark brown, grainy appearance, similar to coffee grounds.

• #110 Stomach ulcer (and duodenal ulcer) | nidirect

  https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/conditions/stomach-ulcer-and-duodenal-ulcer

  Some people also find they burp or become bloated after eating fatty foods. […] Visit your GP if you experience persistent symptoms of a stomach (or duodenal) ulcer. […] Contact your GP, or GP out of hours service immediately, or go to your nearest emergency department, if you develop signs of a serious complication, including: vomiting blood the blood can appear bright red or have a dark brown, grainy appearance, similar to coffee grounds, passing dark, sticky, tar-like stools, a sudden, sharp pain in your tummy that gets steadily worse. […] These could be a sign of a serious complication, such as internal bleeding.

• #111 Peptic ulcer – Diagnosis and treatment – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/peptic-ulcer/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20354229

  Peptic ulcers that don’t heal with treatment are called refractory ulcers. Reasons for an ulcer not healing include: Not taking medicines as prescribed. […] Treatment for refractory ulcers most often involves getting rid of factors that keep the ulcer from healing and trying other antibiotics. If you smoke, your healthcare professional may suggest you quit. Smoking can slow ulcer healing.

• #112 Peptic ulcer – Diagnosis and treatment – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/peptic-ulcer/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20354229

  Peptic ulcers that don’t heal with treatment are called refractory ulcers. Reasons for an ulcer not healing include: Not taking medicines as prescribed. […] Treatment for refractory ulcers most often involves getting rid of factors that keep the ulcer from healing and trying other antibiotics. If you smoke, your healthcare professional may suggest you quit. Smoking can slow ulcer healing.

• #113 Peptic Ulcer: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention

  https://www.healthline.com/health/peptic-ulcer

  With proper treatment, most peptic ulcers heal. However, you may not heal if you stop taking your medication early or continue to use tobacco, alcohol, and nonsteroidal pain relievers during treatment. Your doctor will schedule a follow-up appointment after your initial treatment to evaluate your recovery. […] Some ulcers, called refractory ulcers, don’t heal with treatment. If your ulcer doesn’t heal with the initial treatment, this can indicate: an excessive production of stomach acid, presence of bacteria other than H. pylori in the stomach, another disease, such as stomach cancer or Crohn’s disease.

• #114 Peptic Ulcer: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention

  https://www.healthline.com/health/peptic-ulcer

  With proper treatment, most peptic ulcers heal. However, you may not heal if you stop taking your medication early or continue to use tobacco, alcohol, and nonsteroidal pain relievers during treatment. Your doctor will schedule a follow-up appointment after your initial treatment to evaluate your recovery. […] Some ulcers, called refractory ulcers, don’t heal with treatment. If your ulcer doesn’t heal with the initial treatment, this can indicate: an excessive production of stomach acid, presence of bacteria other than H. pylori in the stomach, another disease, such as stomach cancer or Crohn’s disease.

• #115 Peptic Ulcer: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention

  https://www.healthline.com/health/peptic-ulcer

  With proper treatment, most peptic ulcers heal. However, you may not heal if you stop taking your medication early or continue to use tobacco, alcohol, and nonsteroidal pain relievers during treatment. Your doctor will schedule a follow-up appointment after your initial treatment to evaluate your recovery. […] Some ulcers, called refractory ulcers, don’t heal with treatment. If your ulcer doesn’t heal with the initial treatment, this can indicate: an excessive production of stomach acid, presence of bacteria other than H. pylori in the stomach, another disease, such as stomach cancer or Crohn’s disease.

• #116 Peptic Ulcer Disease – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment Options – Mercy Medical, Baltimore MD

  https://mdmercy.com/mercy-services/conditions/peptic-ulcer-disease

  The most common symptom of a peptic ulcer is abdominal pain, or stomach pain. Often it is a burning pain. Other symptoms of a peptic ulcer include: […] A bacterial infection, including Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), and some medications can cause a peptic ulcer to develop. Regular use of pain relievers, smoking, and excessive alcohol use are contributing factors to the formation of a peptic ulcer. […] If there are signs of bleeding, an endoscopy will be performed to detect if a peptic ulcer is present in the digestive tract. […] It is rare for a peptic ulcer not to heal; however, when a peptic ulcer does not heal, it could be an indication of other digestive diseases such as Crohns disease or stomach cancer.

• #117 Peptic ulcer – Diagnosis and treatment – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/peptic-ulcer/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20354229

  Peptic ulcers that don’t heal with treatment are called refractory ulcers. Reasons for an ulcer not healing include: Not taking medicines as prescribed. […] Treatment for refractory ulcers most often involves getting rid of factors that keep the ulcer from healing and trying other antibiotics. If you smoke, your healthcare professional may suggest you quit. Smoking can slow ulcer healing.

• #118 Stomach Ulcer: Signs, Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22314-stomach-ulcer

  Your stomach lining will begin to heal when the cause of the ulcer goes away. If you can make it go away without treatment for example, if your ulcer is due to NSAID use and you stop taking NSAIDs this might be enough for the ulcer to heal by itself. […] If you have an H. pylori infection, you’ll probably need antibiotics to make it go away. Your provider can also prescribe other medications to help reduce the acid in your stomach and protect your stomach lining to promote faster healing. […] Healthcare providers treat most ulcers with a combination of medications to reduce stomach acid, coat and protect the ulcer during healing, and kill any infection involved. […] Always seek medical care for a stomach ulcer. While you may be able to manage your symptoms temporarily with over-the-counter medications, like antacids and bismuth subsalicylate, these won’t heal the ulcer. You need to address the underlying cause. […] An untreated ulcer can lead to serious complications, even if you don’t have severe symptoms. The major cause of stomach ulcers, H. pylori infection, can also lead to other complications. For example, it’s a risk factor for developing stomach cancer.

• #119

  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stomach-ulcer/

  Stomach ulcers, also known as gastric ulcers, are sores that develop on the lining of the stomach. […] The most common symptom of a stomach ulcer is a burning or gnawing pain in the centre of the tummy (abdomen). […] But stomach ulcers aren’t always painful and some people may experience other symptoms, such as indigestion, heartburn and acid reflux and feeling sick. […] You should visit your GP if you think you may have a stomach ulcer. […] Contact your GP or NHS 111 immediately if: you are passing dark, sticky, tar-like stools; you have a sudden, sharp pain in your tummy that gets steadily worse. […] These could be a sign of a serious complication, such as internal bleeding. […] Stomach ulcers can affect anyone but are more common in people aged 60 or over. Men are more affected than women. […] Stomach ulcers can come back after treatment, although this is less likely to happen if the underlying cause is addressed. […] Complications of stomach ulcers are relatively uncommon, but they can be very serious and potentially life threatening.

• #120 Stomach ulcers | healthdirect

  https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/stomach-ulcers

  If you have a stomach ulcer, your doctor may prescribe a combination of: antibiotic medicines to remove the H. pyloribacteria if it is present, medicines that reduce the amount of acid the stomach produces, known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). […] There are 2 main complications of stomach ulcers these can both be emergencies: Bleeding from the ulcer This might be a slow trickle or a significant, life-threatening bleed. Perforation The ulcer may go all the way through the wall of the stomach causing a hole, so food and acid leak into the abdominal cavity.

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