Do I have the symptoms of an ulcer?!
Question:
Do I have the symptoms of an ulcer?
Lately I have been feeling nauseous all the time. At first if I were to eat something it would go away for a few hours (and yes I do eat regularly and nutritously). But now if the nauseousiation does leave it comes back within the hour, if it recedes at all. After eating my stomach seems to gurggle more then usual.
I have been under alot of stress for the last three years with barely any assuage. I also have an anxiety disorder that is being treated but there is only so much that can be done.
Please help I am getting very worried and cannot see a doctor right away.
Answers:
There are different symptoms depending on where the ulcer is located. Do you start to get a branding burn in your stomach in the middle of the night or first thing in the morning when stomach acid is high? The best thing you can do without seeing a Dr. right now is to eat an antacid (tums) after your meals and before you go to bed.
I had *7* ulcers at the same time in my stomach...stress brought it on without a doubt. Stay away from alcohol and too much coffee, keep crackers and your tums on hand. Watch your stools, if they are dark and tarry it could be that the ulcer is bleeding, IF you do vomit, look for blood. If you do have blood in your vomit it is a medical emergency and get straight to the ER.