A 20-year-old female asked:

what are the differences between duodenal and gastric ulcers in symptoms !? and which one food will releif its pain !?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Rheumatology 52 years experience

See details: The symptoms are quite similar. Epigastric pain, bloating, nausea, abdominal tenderness are possible symptoms. Food may help but consider seeing a GI specialist and starting meds to help heal the ulcer.

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