How would I know if I have an ulcer? Can force vommiting cause ulcers? What else can cause ulcers? Thanks.
2007-03-12 12:57:28 · 0 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
some symptoms are pain in the 'bread basket' or mid epigastic area. Some times the pain is lower, but usually in the mid area. Sometimes the pain is worse when the stomach is empty. Some times ulcers can cause vomiting. Severe vomiting can cause problems in the esophagus, you can actualy cause a tear in it enough to cause massive bleeding (Mallory-Weiss tear). An ulcer can be caused by H pylori, a bacteria that's treated with antibiotics. Stress can cause it too. Also black BM can be a sign of bleeding higher, like in the stomach. Red BM can be a sign of bleeding lower.Hope all this helps
2007-03-12 13:08:26 · answer #1 · answered by nickname 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
An ulcer is usually a small hole in the linning of your stomach and it causes a burning sensation in the one area. And it hurts, you can control the pain by not consuming alcohol or eat acidy foods. Now for the good news. Your doctor should be able to tell you weather or not you have an ulcer. If you do he can give you a pill that will repair the damage over time. Hope that helps you.
2007-03-13 07:24:37 · answer #2 · answered by Bruce 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋