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  1. what are the symptoms of a stomach ulcer?

    Dr. Howard E. Lewine

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    Harvard Health Professional · 40 years exp · USA · M.D. Chief Medical Editor, Harvard Health Publishing
    ...symptoms. The most dramatic symptom is internal bleeding, manifested by vomiting blood or passing black stools. Most people with ulcers complain of a burning or gnawing pain in the upper abdomen. This typically occurs when the stomach is empty. These symptoms may be worse at night or upon waking. However, some people's pain may worsen when they eat. See more
    What are the types of gastric ulcers?

    Doctors classify gastric or stomach ulcers into four types, depending on their location in the stomach:
    •Type 1: Type 1 gastric ulcers form near the lesser curva… See more

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    Types of Ulcers in Stomach: Gastric and Duodenal - Healthline

    • There are four types of stomach ulcers. Each type occurs on a different part of the stomach lining. These are different from duodenal ulcers, although they develop nearby and have similar causes and sym… See more

    How do symptoms differ between the types of stomach ulcers?

    The main symptom of a stomach ulcer is a gnawing or burning pain in the middle of the stomach. But not all stomach ulcers are painful. Some ulcers don’t cause any symptoms u… See more

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