Some symptoms are similar to those of gastric ulcers, although not everyone with these symptoms has an ulcer. The pain of ulcers can be in one place, or it can be all over the abdomen. The pain is described as a burning, gnawing, or aching in the upper abdomen, or as a stabbing pain penetrating through the gut.
What are the symptoms of an ulcer attack?
What are the signs of an ulcer?
- Dull, burning pain. The most common sign of a stomach ulcer is dull, burning pain in the stomach area. ...
- Indigestion or heartburn. ...
- Nausea or vomiting. ...
- Change in stool color. ...
- Unexplained weight loss.
Is ulcer pain sharp or dull?
In some cases ulcers don't cause any symptoms. The most common ulcer symptom is a dull or burning pain in your belly between your breastbone and your belly button (navel). This pain often occurs around meal times and may wake you up at night. It can last from a few minutes to a few hours.
