@asiwajuelegboogi: Peptic ulcers are open sores that develop on the inside lining of your stomach and the upper portion of your small intestine. The most common symptom of a peptic ulcer is stomach pain. The most common causes of peptic ulcers are infection with the bacterium Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) and long-term use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Stress and spicy foods do not cause peptic ulcers. However, they can make your symptoms worse. Symptoms Burning stomach pain Feeling of fullness, bloating or belching Intolerance to fatty foods Heartburn Nausea Other symptoms may include: Feeling full, especially after eating only a small amount of food. Inability to drink as much fluid as usual. An empty feeling or feeling hungry after eating. Nausea, vomiting and heartburn. Bloating. Loss of appetite. Weight loss. Bloody or dark stools. Fatigue. Chest pain.
