What are the symptoms of a peptic ulcer?

Answer by  Travis404607 (3916)

Symptoms of a peptic ulcer include a burning sensation in the stomach, nausea, spitting up blood through vomiting or coughing, and generalized abdominal pain. These symptoms are usually more prevalent when certain foods are eaten, particularly foods containing a number of spices or tomato products. Tomatoes are an extremely acidic food.

Answer by  RachelW (932)

The most common symptom of a peptic ulcer is burning pain. This may be felt anywhere from the navel to the breastbone, it may last seconds to hours, and it is often worse on an empty stomach.

Answer by  kak (488)

Burning pain is the common symptom of peptic ulcers. Stomach acids touching the ulcer cause pain. It is worse at night and when the stomach is empty. It is inconsistent.

Answer by  mediamaven (579)

Several symptoms may include aggravated stomach acid, vomiting of blood, dark blood in stool, unexplanined weight loss, and changes in appetite.