3. Nausea: The Unsettling Wave of Discomfort
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If there’s one sensation most of us universally dislike, it’s nausea. The feeling of impending vomiting, the unease it brings, is truly unsettling. For those grappling with PUD, nausea isn’t an occasional occurrence. It’s a recurring challenge.
Behind this symptom lies the ulcer’s impact on the stomach’s functioning. The inflamed, irritated stomach lining struggles, leading to an overproduction of gastric acid. This excessive acid, in turn, triggers that sick, queasy feeling we recognize as nausea.
But PUD-associated nausea has its peculiarities. It’s not just the sensation but often accompanied by actual vomiting. Sometimes, this vomiting can even bring up blood, a sign of a bleeding ulcer. (3)
