Symptoms of peptic ulcers vary widely. Though many patients do not have indigestion or discomfort, others suffer from a severe burning or hunger pain in the upper abdomen (between the navel and the lower end of the breastbone) one to three hours before, after a meal and often at night. This pain may also occur after drinking orange juice, coffee or alcohol, or after taking aspirin. Eating something or taking an antacid usually relieves the discomfort (often indication of duodenal ulcer).
Other symptoms may include a bloated or full feeling during or after meals; nausea and vomiting; tar-like, black or bloody stools; weight loss; and fatigue.
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