What you may notice
Symptoms can overlap with other conditions and vary between people.
- Upper abdominal burning
- Nausea
- Bloating
- Sometimes no symptoms until bleeding
Understanding care
Clinical care may include evaluation of ulcer causes and a clinician-selected healing and prevention plan. A qualified clinician decides which investigations and options fit the individual situation.
When to seek help
Seek assessment for persistent upper abdominal symptoms. Vomiting blood, black stools, sudden severe abdominal pain or fainting requires urgent emergency care.
For severe breathing difficulty, collapse, suspected stroke, or another emergency, call local emergency services immediately. In India, call 112.
Read the medical sources
These sources support the educational article and offer more detail.
Prepared from the linked sources. This summary has not had an independent clinician review. A qualified clinician can assess symptoms and explain which information applies to you.
