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Stomach ulcer

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mimitwotwo · 03/07/2025 19:15

Has anybody ever had a stomach ulcer and can tell me if my symptoms seem similar?
I get pains below my breast bone but above my belly button. Usually come at night time but today they have been there consistently all day!
pains usually last between 30mins to a few hours.

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worrisomeasset · 04/07/2025 00:14

From the way you describe your symptoms, it looks like they’ve been going on for a while. The NHS advice on this is clear - you need to see your GP about this.
https://www.nhs.uk/symptoms/stomach-ache/#:~:text=See%20a%20GP%20if%3A,losing%20weight%20without%20trying%20to

Stomach ache

Read about a stomach ache and abdominal pains, including stomach cramps or an ache in the tummy (abdomen).

https://www.nhs.uk/symptoms/stomach-ache#:~:text=See%20a%20GP%20if%3A,losing%20weight%20without%20trying%20to

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mimitwotwo · 04/07/2025 08:37

I have been to the doctors. They give me tablets for acid reflux but still getting the pains. I’ve been to an and e and they were supposed to refer me for a camera. But still haven’t heard. I’ve got bloods on Monday but thinking I need an ultrasound or the camera. Just not sure how to push for these

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Womblingmerrily · 04/07/2025 08:52

Go back to your GP. They can refer you for Endoscopy as needed.

Have they done a helicobacter pylori test? That would be normal with these symptoms.

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stomach-ulcer/

Stomach ulcer

Stomach ulcers, also known as gastric ulcers, are open sores that develop on the lining of the stomach. Read about the possible symptoms, causes, treatments and complications.

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stomach-ulcer

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mimitwotwo · 04/07/2025 10:20

I have that booked in for Monday so I suppose I’ll have to just wait for those results
thank you

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