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Symptoms of Peptic Ulcer Disease
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Cynthia M. Johnson, MA Some people do not have symptoms. In others, symptoms may come and go. Problems may be:
Ulcers can cause bleeding. It is rare but heavier bleeding can cause:
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https://www.dynamed.com/condition/peptic-ulcer-disease. Updated April 2, 2018. Accessed February 3, 2020. Peptic ulcer disease. Merck Manual Professional Version website. Available at: ...(Click grey area to select URL) Updated January 2020. Accessed February 3, 2020. Peptic ulcers (stomach ulcers). National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases website. Available at:
https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases/peptic-ulcers-stomach-ulcers/all-content. Updated November 2014. Accessed February 3, 2020.
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