During a health history,the patient tells the nurse,"I have pain all the time in my stomach.It's worse two hours after I eat,but it gets better if I eat again!" The nurse suspects that the patient has which condition,based on these symptoms?

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Pain associated with duodenal ulcers occurs 2 to 3 hours after a meal,yet it is relieved by more food.Chronic pain associated with gastric ulcers occurs usually on an empty stomach.Severe,acute pain would occur with appendicitis and cholecystitis.

During a Health History,the Patient Tells the Nurse,"I Have Pain