What Is a Stomach Ulcer?
5. Severe Symptoms
Around three quarters of all people with a stomach ulcer will feel no symptoms. Of those who do feel symptoms, they can be uncomfortable but still not concerning. A small percentage of people will experience symptoms that are somewhat more severe. For example, a stomach ulcer can cause changes in the patient’s diet, and they can also begin to lose weight rapidly.
Feeling faint is another symptom, and the patient will also sometimes develop difficulties breathing. Blood can also appear in stools, and the stools can take on a tar like texture. Stomach ulcers will also sometimes cause vomiting, and there may also sometimes be blood in the patient’s vomit.
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