Peptic Ulcer Symptoms
Symptoms
Dyspepsia. The most common symptoms of peptic ulcer are known collectively as dyspepsia. However, peptic ulcers can occur without dyspepsia or any other gastrointestinal symptoms, especially when they are caused by NSAIDs.
The most common peptic ulcer symptoms are abdominal pain, heartburn, and regurgitation (the sensation of acid backing up into the throat).
Other dyspepsia symptoms include:
- Bloating
- A feeling of fullness
- Hunger and an empty feeling in the stomach, often 1 - 3 hours after a...
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