What Is a Peptic Ulcer?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
7. Severe Symptoms
As uncomfortable as they can be, peptic ulcers are not usually dangerous for the patient. Regardless, there are some symptoms that should encourage patients to seek medical assistance. One of these is a sharp and severe pain that comes on suddenly.
In addition, patients should arrange to see a doctor if they are vomiting blood. Stools that are dark and sticky with a tar-like consistency are a sign of internal bleeding because the texture is probably caused by blood in the stools. Blood in stools is not normal and is something that should be checked out by medical professionals.
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