Complaints
A gastric ulcer (ulcus ventriculi) can be symptomatic, but also clinically completely unremarkable and only then become conspicuous through complications. If pain occurs in the context of a peptic ulcer, it is usually localized in the upper abdomen and usually begins immediately after eating. However, pain independent of food is also known.
The pain can also radiate into the back or behind the breastbone and thus cause similar pain to that of a heart attack. The pain often occurs in relapses and can last for 3 to 6 months. The pain can then take the form of a feeling of pressure or can be stabbing, drilling and cramping.
Some patients also report aversions to certain foods. The aversion to specific foods varies greatly from one individual to another. Due to food intolerance, vomiting and pain, many patients involuntarily lose weight, as they usually stop eating altogether for fear of the food-related pain. In addition to these specific symptoms, unspecific clinical signs such as diarrhea, flatulence or bloating can also occur.
