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

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Peptic ulcer disease is characterized by stomach pains that often improve after eating, as food can buffer the stomach acid and relieve pain temporarily. This symptom is a classic sign of peptic ulcers.

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