Peptic Ulcers Symptoms

PEPTIC ULCERS

DESCRIPTION

Peptic ulcers are open sores that develop on the inside lining of your stomach and the upper portion of your small intestine. The most common symptom of a peptic ulcer is stomach pain. Peptic ulcers include: gastric ulcers that occur on the inside of the stomach.

Symptoms –

Burning stomach pain

Feeling of fullness

Heartburn

Nausea

Vomiting

Dark blood in stools

Feeling faint

Trouble breathing

Weight loss

Appetite change

Risk factors –

Smoke

Drink alcohol

Have untreated stress

Eat spicy foods

Diagnosis and test –

Laboratory test for

H.pylori

Endoscopy

Upper gastrointestinal series

Treatment –

Medication

Follow up

Lifestyle and home remedies