Symptoms of Duodenal ulcer

List of symptoms of Duodenal ulcer:

The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Duodenal ulcer includes the 5 symptoms listed below:

• Mostly similar to symptoms of peptic ulcers
• Abdominal pain
• Abdominal pain after meals
• Pain below the ribs
• Gastrointestinal bleeding

Note that Duodenal ulcer symptoms usually refers to various symptoms known to a patient, but the phrase Duodenal ulcer signs may refer to those signs only noticable by a doctor.

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Wrongly Diagnosed with Duodenal ulcer?

The list of other diseases or medical conditions that may be on the differential diagnosis list of alternative diagnoses for Duodenal ulcer includes:

• Nonulcer dyspepsia
• Functional dyspepsia
• Gastritis
• Biliary disease
• Pancreatitis

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Other Possible Causes of these Symptoms

Click on any of the symptoms below to see a full list of other causes including diseases, medical conditions, toxins, drug interactions, or drug side effect causes of that symptom.

• Abdominal pain - see all causes of Abdominal pain
• Abdominal pain after meals - see all causes of Meal symptoms
• Gastrointestinal bleeding - see all causes of Gastrointestinal bleeding
• Mostly similar to symptoms of peptic ulcers
• Pain below the ribs - see all causes of Chest pain

Medical Books Online about Duodenal ulcer

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Symptoms of Duodenal ulcer: Online Medical Books

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Peptic ulcers: Signs and symptoms
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))

Heartburn and indigestion usually signal the beginning of a gastric ulcer attack. Eating stretches the gastric wall and may cause or, in some cases, relieve pain and feelings of fullness and distention. Other typical effects include weight loss and repeated episodes of massive GI bleeding.

Duodenal ulcers produce heartburn, well-localized midepigastric pain (relieved by food), weight gain (because the patient eats to relieve discomfort), and a peculiar sensation of hot water bubbling in the back of the throat. Attacks usually occur about 2 hours after meals, whenever the stomach is empty, or after consumption of orange juice, coffee, aspirin, or alcohol. Exacerbations tend to recur several times per year and then fade into remission. Vomiting and other digestive disturbances are rare.

Ulcers may penetrate the pancreas and cause severe back pain. Other complications of peptic ulcers include perforation, hemorrhage, and pyloric obstruction. Ulcers may, on occasion, produce no symptoms.

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Peptic ulcers: Signs and symptoms
(Handbook of Diseases)

Symptoms vary with the type of ulcer.

Gastric ulcers

Gastric ulcers are usually signaled by pain that becomes more intense with eating. The pain is usually constant because the gastric mucosa is sensitive to acid secretion. Nausea or anorexia may occur.

Duodenal ulcers

Duodenal ulcers produce epigastric pain that’s gnawing, dull, aching, or “hunger-like.” The pain is relieved by food or antacids and typically recurs 2 to 4 hours later. Weight loss or vomiting is typically a sign of malignancy or gastric outlet obstruction.

CLINICAL TIP: If the pain changes from rhythmic to constant or radiates, ulcer penetration into the pancreas or perforation may have occurred.

Well-localized midepigastric pain (relieved by food), weight gain (because the patient eats to relieve discomfort), and a peculiar sensation of hot water bubbling in the back of the throat are other reported signs.

 Exacerbations tend to recur several times a year, then fade into remission. Vomiting and other digestive disturbances are rare.

Complications

Both kinds of ulcers may be asymptomatic or may penetrate the pancreas and cause severe back pain. Other complications of peptic ulcers include perforation, hemorrhage, and pyloric obstruction.

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Duodenal ulcer as a Cause of Symptoms or Medical Conditions

When considering symptoms of Duodenal ulcer, it is also important to consider Duodenal ulcer as a possible cause of other medical conditions. The Disease Database lists the following medical conditions that Duodenal ulcer may cause:

• Abdominal pain
• Gastroduodenal ulcers
• Gastrointestinal perforation
• Hypovolaemic shock
• Pancreatitis, acute

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About signs and symptoms of Duodenal ulcer:

The symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Duodenal ulcer. This signs and symptoms information for Duodenal ulcer has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Duodenal ulcer signs or Duodenal ulcer symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Duodenal ulcer may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Duodenal ulcer symptoms.