Symptoms
Abdominal pain that is oft

Symptoms


Abdominal pain that is often epigastric and described as burning,
but may present as vague discomfort, abdominal fullness, or
cramping


Atypical nocturnal pain that awakens the patient from sleep
(especially between 12AMand 3AM)


The severity of ulcer pain varies from patient to patient, and may
be seasonal, occurring more frequently in the spring or fall;
episodes of discomfort usually occur in clusters lasting up to a few
weeks followed by a pain-free period or remission lasting from
weeks to years


Changes in the character of the pain may suggest the presence of
complications


Heartburn, belching, and bloating often accompany the pain


Nausea, vomiting, and anorexia, are more common in patients
with gastric ulcer than with duodenal ulcer, but may also be signs
of an ulcer-related complication
Signs

Weight loss associated with nausea, vomiting, and anorexia


Complications, including ulcer bleeding, perforation, penetration,
or obstruction
Laboratory tests