Peptic Ulcer Disease: Symptoms & Signs (Gastric Ulcer, Stomach Ulcer, Duodenal Ulcer)

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Alternate Names : Gastric Ulcer, Stomach Ulcer, Duodenal Ulcer

Peptic ulcer disease causes no symptoms at all in some people. Common symptoms include:

black, tarlike, or maroon-colored stools

blood in the stool

burning or gnawing pain in the stomach, the chest, or the back

stomach pain, also known as epigastric pain

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Author: David J. Craner, MD
Reviewer: Melissa Sanders, PharmD
Date Reviewed: 06/01/01

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