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Peptic ulcer disease Kiswahili: Kidonda cha duodenamu

From Wikidata and MedlinePlus; a guide, not a diagnosis.

Usual symptoms

  • Heartburn (burning behind the breastbone)
  • Black, tarry stools
  • Vomiting blood
  • Pain in the upper middle of the belly
  • Stomach or belly pain
  • Nausea (feeling sick)
  • Bloating
  • Indigestion (discomfort after eating)
  • A lot of burping
  • Vomiting
  • Loss of appetite

Red ones can be signs of an emergency: get help at once.

Having some of these does not mean you have this condition: many conditions share the same symptoms.

Who to see

  • A doctor for the stomach and bowels

Related health checks

Digestion and bowel check

Read more

  • Peptic Ulcer MedlinePlus
    A peptic ulcer is a sore in the lining of your stomach or your duodenum, the first part of your small intestine. A burning stomach pain is the most common symptom. The pain:Starts between meals or during the nightBriefly stops if you eat o…
  • Helicobacter pylori Infections MedlinePlus
    Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a type of bacteria that causes infection in the stomach. It is the main cause of peptic ulcers, and it can also cause gastritis and stomach cancer.About 30 to 40% of people in the United States get an H. …
  • Small Intestine Disorders MedlinePlus
    Your small intestine is the longest part of your digestive system - about twenty feet long! It connects your stomach to your large intestine (or colon) and folds many times to fit inside your abdomen. Your small intestine does most of the…

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Symptoms, specialties, risk factors and codes from Wikidata (CC0 public domain); reading from MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine. A guide, not a diagnosis: please see a health worker.