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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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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.

Answered 12/15/2017

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A member asked:

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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

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