Surgery: What are S&S and dx of gastric ulcers?

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What are S&S and dx of gastric ulcers?

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SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
 Burning, gnawing epigastric pain that occurs with anything in the stomach: Pain is worst 30 minutes after food.
 Anorexia/weight loss
 Vomiting
 Associated with blood type A
DIAGNOSIS
 Via endoscopy.
 Three percent of GUs are associated with gastric cancer so all GU are biopsied

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What are S&S and dx of gastric ulcers?

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS Burning, gnawing epigastric pain that occurs with anything in the stomach: Pain is worst 30 minutes after food. Anorexia/weight loss Vomiting Associated with blood type A DIAGNOSIS Via endoscopy. Three percent of GUs are associated with gastric cancer so all GU are biopsied

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