10 Gastric Ulcer Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #1: Burning sensation in the Abdomen
One of the most common symptoms associated with stomach ulcers is a burning sensation. This burning sensation tends to arise in the abdomen in the area where the stomach is located in the upper half of your abdomen, towards the center (epigastrium). The exact location of the sensation will depend on where the ulcer is located.
Pain in the epigastrium generally occurs after meals (shortly or 2-3 hours later) and may wake up the patient at night (mostly duodenal ulcers). Food or antacids can provide relief for pain in duodenal ulcers. Every patient may have a specific daily pattern for pain.
