The list of medical symptoms mentioned in various sources for Gastric Ulcer may include:
List of 17 Gastric Ulcer Symptoms
Note that Gastric Ulcer symptoms usually refers to various medical symptoms known to a patient, but the phrase Gastric Ulcer signs may often refer to those signs that are only noticable by a doctor.
The most common ulcer symptom is gnawing or burning pain in the abdomen between the breastbone and the belly button. The pain often occurs when the stomach is empty, between meals and in the early morning hours, but it can occur at any other time. It may last from minutes to hours and may be relieved by eating food or taking antacids. Less common symptoms include nausea, vomiting, or loss of appetite. Sometimes ulcers bleed. If bleeding continues for a long time, it may lead to anemia with weakness and fatigue. If bleeding is heavy, blood may appear in vomit or bowel movements, which may appear dark red or black. (Source: excerpt from Helicobacter pylori Infections (H. pylori) general: DBMD)
More detailed symptom information may be found on the symptoms of Gastric Ulcer article. In addition to the above medical information, to get a full picture of the possible signs or symptoms of this condition and also possibly the signs and symptoms of its related medical conditions, it may be necessary to examine symptoms that may be caused by:
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The phrase "signs of Gastric Ulcer" should, strictly speaking, refer only to those signs and symptoms of Gastric Ulcer that are not readily apparent to the patient. The word "symptoms of Gastric Ulcer" is the more general meaning; see symptoms of Gastric Ulcer.
The signs and symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Gastric Ulcer. This medical information about signs and symptoms for Gastric Ulcer has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Gastric Ulcer signs or Gastric Ulcer symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Gastric 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 Gastric Ulcer symptoms.
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