A person tells the nurse, 'I get these tremendous stomach pains in the middle of the night and they disappear after I eat something. No wonder I can't lose any weight!' The nurse suspects that this person is experiencing which of the following?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The person's symptoms of stomach pain that are relieved by eating suggest peptic ulcer disease, which is characterized by the formation of open sores in the lining of the stomach or small intestine. These sores can cause pain or discomfort, especially when the stomach is empty. Dumping syndrome is a condition that occurs after eating, not during fasting, and is characterized by symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Cushing's ulcers are a type of stress ulcer that occurs as a result of severe medical conditions or trauma, and can cause bleeding in the digestive tract. Haematemesis refers to vomiting of blood, which is not indicated by the person's symptoms.

A Person Tells the Nurse, 'I Get These Tremendous Stomach