WI
A 19-year-old female asked:
what are things that increase the risk of an ulcer bleeding?
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Dr. Norberto Allende-jimenezanswered
Specializes in General Practice
Ulcer bleeding: H. Pylori, alcohol, nsaids, acetaminophen, spicy products just to name a few common irritants which in due time increases the risk of ulcer bleeding.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Could you tell me if there is a way you can tell if the ulcer starts to bleed?
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Dr. Yash Khannaanswered
Family Medicine 57 years experience
Black tarry stools: Some times only syptom is black tarry stools, and rarely it may cause blood coming up the esophagus up and one will be vomiting blood(hematemesis).
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CO
A 22-year-old male asked:
Approximately how long does it take for an ulcer to start bleeding if left untreated?
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Laurel, MS
A 36-year-old female asked:
If .bm is black does that mean my ulcer is bleeding?
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Dr. Connie Andersonanswered
Family Medicine 27 years experience
Hematochezia: It could be bleeding. Usually there is an odor. Iron can make your BM black. If a history of ulcers you should have your doctor check you. Do not take aspirin, Advil or aleve (naproxen) for headache until checked.
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