What is gastric ulcer?
A gastric ulcer is an erosion into the muscular lining of the stomach. It is often associated with Helicobacter pylori infection or use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) which disrupt normal mucosal defense and repair, making the mucosa more susceptible to acid.
How do members experience gastric ulcer?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with gastric ulcer*
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Fatigue
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Chronic fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Pain
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Stress
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Chronic constipation
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for gastric ulcer*
Who has gastric ulcer on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 2 | |
| 20s | 30 | |
| 30s | 88 | |
| 40s | 173 | |
| 50s | 214 | |
| 60s | 171 | |
| 70+ | 106 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 153 | |
| Female | 611 |