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why does a stomach ulcer cause nausea after eating. i did have weak postive occult blood test. should i worry. my hgb is stable. should i worry?

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Dr. Philip Miller
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YES: Nausea, vomiting, and blood in stool is always an ominous presentation. Hopefully you are on therapy for your ulcer. The nausea is from pain and stimulation of the vagus nerve.
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