This page has been produced in consultation with and approved by:. The type of pain felt in the abdomen can vary greatly. Children may feel stomach pain for a range of reasons and may need treatment.
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Symptoms of stomach ulcers The stomach Causes of stomach ulcers Helicobacter pylori Ulcer bleeding Perforated ulcer Diagnosis of a stomach ulcer Treatment for a stomach ulcer Where to get help Things to remember. If present, they can include: abdominal pain just below the ribcage indigestion nausea loss of appetite vomiting weight loss bright or altered blood present in vomit or bowel motions symptoms of anaemia, such as light-headedness shock due to blood loss — a medical emergency.
The stomach The stomach is an organ of the digestive system, located in the abdomen just below the ribs and on the left. Causes of stomach ulcers A stomach ulcer can be caused by a variety of factors, including: Helicobacter pylori — bacteria is thought to be responsible for around 60 per cent of stomach ulcers and at least 90 per cent of duodenal ulcers. This recommendation was made because unacceptable levels of NDMA, a probable carcinogen cancer-causing chemical , were found in some ranitidine products.
Peptic ulcers are sores that develop in the lining of the stomach, lower esophagus, or small intestine. Peptic ulcers are a fairly common health problem. Different factors can cause the lining of the stomach, the esophagus, and the small intestine to break down. These include:. The most common symptom of a peptic ulcer is burning abdominal pain that extends from the navel to the chest, which can range from mild to severe.
In some cases, the pain may wake you up at night. Small peptic ulcers may not produce any symptoms in the early phases. Two types of tests are available to diagnose a peptic ulcer. They are called upper endoscopy and upper gastrointestinal GI series.
In this procedure, your doctor inserts a long tube with a camera down your throat and into your stomach and small intestine to examine the area for ulcers. This instrument also allows your doctor to remove tissue samples for examination. Not all cases require an upper endoscopy. However, this procedure is recommended for people with a higher risk of stomach cancer. This includes people over the age of 45, as well as people who experience:.
Then a technician will take an X-ray of your stomach, esophagus, and small intestine. The liquid will make it possible for your doctor to view and treat the ulcer. Because H. If an H. Stomach ulcers can come back after treatment, although this is less likely to happen if the underlying cause is addressed. Complications of stomach ulcers are relatively uncommon, but they can be very serious and potentially life threatening.
Read more about the complications of stomach ulcers. Page last reviewed: 17 September Next review due: 17 September Signs and symptoms The most common symptom of a stomach ulcer is a burning or gnawing pain in the centre of the tummy abdomen. When to seek medical advice You should visit your GP if you think you may have a stomach ulcer. Seek urgent medical advice if you experience any of the following symptoms: vomiting blood — the blood can appear bright red or have a dark brown, grainy appearance, similar to coffee grounds passing dark, sticky, tar-like stools a sudden, sharp pain in your tummy that gets steadily worse These could be a sign of a serious complication, such as internal bleeding.
However, they can make your symptoms worse. The most common peptic ulcer symptom is burning stomach pain. Stomach acid makes the pain worse, as does having an empty stomach. The pain can often be relieved by eating certain foods that buffer stomach acid or by taking an acid-reducing medication, but then it may come back.
The pain may be worse between meals and at night. See your doctor if you have the severe signs or symptoms listed above. Also see your doctor if over-the-counter antacids and acid blockers relieve your pain but the pain returns.
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You will also receive emails from Mayo Clinic on the latest health news, research, and care. Peptic ulcers occur when acid in the digestive tract eats away at the inner surface of the stomach or small intestine. The acid can create a painful open sore that may bleed.
Your digestive tract is coated with a mucous layer that normally protects against acid. But if the amount of acid is increased or the amount of mucus is decreased, you could develop an ulcer.
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