Ulcers Symptoms
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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