What Is a Stress Ulcer?
4. Are There Complications Associated with Stress Ulcers?
Fortunately, serious complications are not common with ulcers, including stress ones. However, an untreated ulcer may lead to more serious symptoms. Since a stress ulcer usually occurs when someone is already undergoing care for a different medical issue, the presence of one already complicates the situation.
The most serious issues with a stress ulcer are internal bleeding or gastric obstruction. Other potential complications include difficulty breathing, light-headedness or fainting, black tarry stools and vomiting red or something that resembles coffee grounds.
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