What Is an Ulcer?
4. What Are Symptoms of an Ulcer?
Ulcers are most common in the stomach and intestines. It is estimated that one out of every 10 people will eventually develop a stomach ulcer. The symptoms associated with such ulcers include discomfort between meals and when you drink or eat, stomach pain that’s so severe it wakes you from sleep, bloating and dull pain in the stomach or intestines, and feeling full very quickly.
Many people report that the pain from such ulcers is worse on an empty stomach and when there is excess stomach acid irritating the area. It can be challenging to eat a nutritious diet when you have ulcers that cause pain every time you eat.
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