Oh Bugger
I think a trip to the Doctor’s is on the cards.
I’ve spent the last few days in discomfort. Now I think I know why.
The most common symptom of a stomach ulcer is a burning pain…
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In particular this occurs at night towards the morning hours as this is when you are most likely to have no food in your stomach.
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Additionally, stomach ulcer symptoms frequently come and go.
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Other Symptoms of Peptic Ulcers
If a stomach ulcer becomes sufficiently advanced, other symptoms may develop. These can include:
- Dark, black or red stool (indicating blood in the stool) Haven't dared look.
- Nausea or loss of appetite have been feeling sick as a dog for the last four days. My stomach didn’t ask for food.
- Fatigue or weakness (due to anaemia from blood loss). This is more prevalent in women than men. I’ve been permanently tired.
- Weight loss I’ve had to make a new hole in my belt.
- Vomiting of blood (typically black; think of the colour of a scab) Nope.
Oh well. I must take the rough with the smooth (Groans in agony)(Just kidding), I’m not getting any younger.
