Which of the following is characteristic of gastric peptic ulcers rather than duodenal peptic ulcers?

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Many patients with an active peptic ulcer report no ulcer symptoms; however,most experience epigastric pain that is long-standing and sharply localized.The pain is described as burning or gnawing,but may be ill-defined or aching.The discomfort of a duodenal ulcer manifests most commonly on an empty stomach,usually 90 minutes to 3 hours after eating,and frequently awakens the patient in the middle of the night.Ingestion of food,milk,or antacids provides rapid relief in most cases.By contrast,patients with gastric ulcers are unpredictable in their response to food; in fact,eating may precipitate abdominal pain.

Which of the Following Is Characteristic of Gastric Peptic Ulcers