Warning Signs Of Peptic Ulcer Disease

Bloating

Everyone also experiences this throughout their lives, most typically after eating. It occurs in the abdominal cavity when the gastrointestinal tract is filled with air (from swallowing) or gas (from the food breakdown process). It causes a person to feel uncomfortably full and can cause the belly to feel swollen and sometimes hard. Bloating can be painful and also lead to excessive flatulence. In patients with peptic ulcer disease, bloating is caused by an irritation in the stomach or intestines. Like the above-mentioned symptoms, it can be caused by eating certain types of food in conjunction with the presence of stomach or intestinal ulcers.

Excessive Belching

All human bodies belch. It is a necessary function for passing gas out of the body. However, peptic ulcer disease can cause it to happen excessively. Patients who experience excessive belching may also feel a burning sensation, associated with acid reflux, after consuming a big meal containing fatty, spicy, or acidic foods. However, excessive belching in patients with peptic ulcer disease can also occur throughout the day.

This is because the disease strongly impacts the digestion process, interfering with the functioning of the stomach and the intestines. When the lining of the stomach or upper intestine becomes inflamed, gas becomes stuck and must be projected back up and out through the esophagus and mouth. While the symptom is not necessarily problematic in and of itself, it can cause discomfort and embarrassment and should be discussed with a doctor.