Stomach ulcers, also known as peptic ulcers, are sores that develop on the lining of the stomach or the upper part of the small intestine. The most common symptom of a stomach ulcer is a burning or gnawing pain in the center of the abdomen. Other common symptoms include:
- Discomfort between meals or during the night (duodenal ulcer)
- Discomfort when you eat or drink (gastric ulcer)
- Bloating, burning, or dull pain in your stomach
- Feeling full fast
- Indigestion, especially of fatty foods
- Nausea and vomiting
The pain caused by a stomach ulcer can either improve temporarily when you eat or drink or when you take an antacid, medication to reduce stomach acid, or it may feel worse between meals and at night when stomach acid builds up without food to digest. Some people also find they burp or become bloated after eating fatty foods. Many people who have peptic ulcers don’t have any symptoms. However, some ulcers may cause severe signs or symptoms such as:
- Vomiting or vomiting blood — which may appear red or black
- Dark blood in stools, or stools that are black or tarry[[1]](https://ww...
