Details of Stomach Ulcer

Stomach ulcer, also known as gastric ulcer, is a condition in which painful sores develop on the lining of the stomach and the small intestine.

Pain in stomach
Loss of appetite
Nausea/Vomiting
Stomach bloating
Burning sensation in chest
Weight loss
Dark stool

Bacterial infection
Long-term use of certain drugs

Blood tests
Stool tests
Imaging tests: X-ray, Ultrasonography, Endoscopy

1. Medications.
2. Surgery: A surgeon may opt for surgery in rare cases to remove the entire ulcer from the stomach, cover the ulcer with tissues taken from a part of the intestines or cut off the nerves to the stomach to lower the production of acid.

Infection
Internal bleeding
Digestion challenges
Bowel movement changes