What are the signs and symptoms of Gastric Ulcers?

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1. James Augustus
   

   Gastric ulcer
   A gastric ulcer is a break in the normal tissue that lines the stomach. It is also known as stomach Ulcer, Peptic disease; Stomach ulcer
   Causes of Gastric ulcer
   Gastric ulcers are usually because of an imbalance between stomach acid, an enzyme called pepsin, and the natural defenses of the stomach's lining. This imbalance could lead to inflammation. Aspirin and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications can worsen the gastric ulcer.
   Risk factors for benign gastric ulcers include:
   • Use of aspirin and NSAIDs
   • Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection
   • Chronic gastritis
   • Smoking
   • Increasing age
   • Mechanical ventilation (being put on a breathing machine)
   • Certain blood clotting problems
   Stress does not cause or worsen gastric ulcers.
   Gastric ulcer Symptoms
   • Abdominal pain
   • May wake you at night
   • May be relieved by antacids or milk
   • May occur 2 to 3 hours after a meal
   • May be worse if you don't eat
   You can help yourself and control your illness by avoiding following:
   • Smoking
   • Tea, coffee, and soft drinks containing caffeine
   • Alcohol
   • Aspirin
   Potential Complications
   • Bleeding from the ulcer
   • Perforation (hole) in the stomach
   • Blockage in the stomach that prevents movement of stomach contents
   Complications can be cured by medication, endoscopy, or (in rare cases) with surgery
    

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2. kate
   

    
   Gastric ulcer is usually referred to as peptic ulcers and it occurs in the stomach. Gastric ulcer is a condition of open sores that established when hydrochloric acid damages the protective tissue of the stomach lining. The non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can cause Gastric ulcer or some type o bacteria also cause this type of illness. It can cause a variety of symptoms which are varying from patient to patient. Some patients with ulcers have minimal, unusual, or even no symptoms at all. Others may have every symptom. That is why it is recommended that to consult your doctor if you have any problem. One of the most common sign of the gastric ulcer is a burning pain in the abdomen between the breastbone and navel. The intensity of Gastric ulcers becomes worse after eating. You may experience pain soon after meals, and food won't improve symptoms. For each, the duration of pain can be different from a few minutes to a few hours. The second common symptom of gastric ulcer is indigestion however in bleeding ulcer a patient usually throws up bright red blood. The other sign of Gastric Ulcers can be fatigue, weakness, pale skin and headaches.

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