A patient 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 patient is experiencing which of the following?

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Peptic ulcer disease is characterized by the presence of ulcers in the stomach or duodenum, which can cause pain that often improves after eating. This is because food can buffer stomach acid or stimulate the production of mucus, which protects the stomach lining, temporarily relieving the pain caused by the ulcer.

A Patient Tells the Nurse, "I Get These Tremendous Stomach