Multiple Gastric Ulcers - Endoscopy (2 of 10)

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Case description

The image displays a high magnification endoscopy displaying one of the ulcers. Symptoms of peptic ulcer disease include epigastric discomfort (specifically, pain relieved by food intake or antacids and pain that causes awakening at night or that occurs between meals), loss of appetite, and weight loss. Older patients and patients with alarm symptoms indicating a complication or malignancy should have prompt endoscopy.

tags: epigastric discomfort multiple gastric ulcers weight loss

related terms: endoscopy with magnification, appetite

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