Question 1

what are the symptoms of an ulcer and are they hereditary?

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Pain when hungry: Many people have no pain with ulcers but it is described as a gnawing pain in the upper abdomen , worse when hungry and relieved with eating.

Question 2

is being frequently very hungry a symptom of an ulcer?

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Hunger : Some gastric ulcer symptoms or pain are relieved with eating.

Question 3

do i need an endoscopy to see if i have ulcers, or can i just take meds for ulcer symptoms?

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Know what u Rx. C MD: Short term rx without evaluation may be ok (see the disclaimer on Prilosec otc-do not use for more than 2 weeks without seeing md-for evaluation). That's because the meds may relieve or mask  symptoms of more serious issues, like ulcers, or cancers.  Ulcers usually due to bact infection. Rx is to treat infection, not just take acid reducer. Ulcers can bleed, perforate, or can be ulcerated ca. C md.

Question 4

for the past 3 mos i am nauseous in the mornings. i suspect i have an ulcer. i'm not sure what i can do to manage the symptoms as they are worsening.

Accepted Answer

Worry about stomach: If you really have an ulcer in your stomach (found by x-ray or endoscopy) please don't self-medicate without a doctor's advice.  Ulcers can bleed (sometimes massively), perforate the stomach, obstruct stomach emptying.  Sometimes, an ulcer can form in a cancer so to avoid this possibility it is important to make sure the ulcer actually heals.  Relief of ulcer symptoms doesn't always mean healing.

Question 5

what are the symptoms of diabetic ulcers?

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Numbness, discharge: The typical ulcer caused by having diabetes is that due to the development of peripheral neuropathy. Once a daibetic has lost sensation in the feet, the muscles of the feet cause the toes to draw up into a 'claw' foot type shape. This causes excess pressures on the bottom of the foot and ulcers develop as a result of the pressure. Most patients discover an ulcer because of discharge in their sock.

Question 6

what is tongue ulcer and its symptoms?

Accepted Answer

A blister : An uncleration or blister on your tongue can be caused from biting the tongue, stress, nutritional deficiency or vitamin deficiency, or an underlying systemic problem. When it occurs you should see you dentist or your medical internist.

Question 7

what are the symptoms of a vaginal ulcer?

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Pain: Ulcers in the vagina are most commonly associated with herpes and syphilis.  Having said that, if you did have an ulcer, they are most always painful.  They often have a pinkish circle of raised tissue and then a yellowish/whitish center, with some discharge or 'weeping' coming from the center.  If you have an ulcer, i would get it checked out asap as there are medications you would need to take.

Question 8

what are symptoms of a duodenal ulcer?

Accepted Answer

Burning pain, nausea: Gnawing pain, discomfort that persists, nausea, general malaise....Pain may be in mid upper abdomen, but also could radiate toward the sides, and even thru to the back.  If take simple over the counter antacids and it goes away, fine.  But if it persists, and you have to keep taking them daily, not fine.  Get thee to the doc.

Question 9

what are signs and symptoms of peptic ulcers?

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Varied or none: Pud may present with abd pain, bleeding, nausea/vomiting, early satiety, anorexia or no symptoms at all.

Question 10

what are stomach ulcer symptoms?

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Abdominal Pain: Nausea, vomiting are some of the vely symptoms.  Ulcers can also be relatively painless, and present just as bleeding.  Stools can become black, tarry and foul smelling- reflecting the presence of blood.
If this should happen, see a dr. Immediately.

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