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Health Encyclopedia: Peptic Ulcers Symptoms

Symptoms

Dyspepsia. The most common symptoms of peptic ulcers are known collectively as dyspepsia. Peptic ulcers can occur without dyspepsia or any gastrointestinal symptoms, especially when caused by NSAIDs. Dyspepsia may be persistent or recurrent and can encompass a variety of problems in the upper abdomen, including the following:

Pain or discomfort.
Bloating.
A feeling of fullness. (People with severe dyspepsia are unable to drink as much water or other beverages as people with mild or no dyspe...

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Peptic Ulcers: Causes

...should stop taking these drugs.NSAIDs definitely increase the risk for ulcers and gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding. The risk for bleeding is continuous for as long as a patient is on these drugs and... Read more »

Peptic Ulcers: Complications

...of the stomach or duodenum. Of the people who get ulcers, up to 15% will experience some degree of bleeding, which can be life threatening in some cases. Ulcers that form where the small intestine... Read more »

Ulcerative Colitis: Symptoms

...mild or it may not be present. Feces may also contain mucus.Recurrent diarrhea is fairly common.Rectal bleedingBlood is almost always present in stools. It may be readily visible or visible using... Read more »

Ulcerative Colitis: Diagnosis

...all symptoms of IBS. Irritable bowel syndrome is not caused by inflammation, however, and no fever or bleeding occurs. Behavioral therapy may be helpful in treating IBS. (Psychological therapy... Read more »

Peptic Ulcers: Diagnosis

...and calcium blockers used to treat high blood pressure.Noninvasive Tests for Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding.When ulcers are suspected, the doctor administers tests to detect any bleeding. They... Read more »

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