Peptic ulcer - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Peptic ulcers are open sores on the inner lining of the stomach and the upper part of the small intestine A peptic ulcer in the stomach is called a gastric ulcer
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic Most H pylori infections don't cause symptoms When a person gets symptoms, they often come from swelling of the stomach lining or a peptic ulcer The symptoms can include: An ache or burning pain in the stomach area, also called the abdomen Stomach pain that may feel worse when the stomach is empty Upset stomach Loss of appetite Frequent burping Bloating Weight loss
Peptic ulcer - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic Follow-up after treatment Treatment for peptic ulcers often leads to ulcer healing But if your symptoms are severe or if you have them even with treatment, your healthcare professional may suggest endoscopy This procedure can rule out other possible causes for your symptoms
Iron deficiency anemia - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic These include celiac disease, bowel diseases such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, kidney disease, and peptic ulcers People who donate blood often These blood donors may have a higher risk of iron deficiency anemia Giving blood can lower iron in the body Eating more iron-rich foods might help with low hemoglobin linked to giving
Celiac disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic The intestinal damage often causes symptoms such as diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss, bloating or anemia It also can lead to serious complications if it is not managed or treated In children, malabsorption can affect growth and development in addition to gastrointestinal symptoms There's no definite cure for celiac disease But for most people, following a strict gluten-free diet can help
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) - Symptoms and causes Gastroesophageal reflux disease happens when stomach acid flows back up into the esophagus and causes heartburn It's often called GERD for short This backwash is known as acid reflux, and it can irritate the lining of the esophagus Many people experience acid reflux now and then However, when acid reflux happens repeatedly over time, it can cause GERD
Gastrointestinal bleeding - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Peptic ulcer This is the most common cause of upper GI bleeding Peptic ulcers are open sores that develop on the inside lining of your stomach and the upper part of your small intestine Stomach acid, either from bacteria or use of anti-inflammatory medicines, such as ibuprofen or aspirin, damages the lining, causing sores to form
Gastritis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Gastritis is a general term for a group of conditions with one thing in common: Inflammation of the lining of the stomach The inflammation of gastritis is most often the result of infection with the same bacterium that causes most stomach ulcers or the regular use of certain pain relievers Drinking too much alcohol also can contribute to gastritis
Polycythemia vera - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic Too many red blood cells can lead to other complications These include open sores on the inside lining of the stomach, upper small intestine or esophagus, called peptic ulcers, and swelling of the joints, called gout Other blood disorders In rare cases, polycythemia vera can lead to other blood diseases
Ulcerative colitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease that causes chronic inflammation and ulcers in the superficial lining of the large intestine, also called the colon