What is gastric ulcer?
A gastric ulcer is an erosion into the muscular lining of the stomach. It is often associated with Helicobacter pylori infection or use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) which disrupt normal mucosal defense and repair, making the mucosa more susceptible to acid.
How do members experience gastric ulcer?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with gastric ulcer*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for gastric ulcer*
*Data from patients with gastric ulcer, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Compare treatments taken by people with gastric ulcer*
*Data from patients with gastric ulcer, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Who has gastric ulcer on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 2 | |
| 20s | 32 | |
| 30s | 104 | |
| 40s | 155 | |
| 50s | 195 | |
| 60s | 155 | |
| 70+ | 79 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 142 | |
| Female | 571 |