10 Causes of Solar Plexus Pain
Cause #2: Ulcers
Stomach ulcers or peptic ulcer disease occurs when there is a break in the stomach lining or duodenum. It can be generally categorized into gastric (stomach) ulcer or duodenal ulcer. The commonest symptoms include waking up at night with abdominal pain, burning or dull ache in the upper abdomen, weight loss, belching, vomiting, and poor appetite. It can lead to complications such as perforation and bleeding.
The commonest cause of ulcers is Helicobacter pylori or the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Stomach ulcers can cause solar plexus pain.
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