13/06/2025
Ulcers vs Gastritis vs Acid Reflux vs Cancer – Know What’s Happening in Your Stomach
Stomach pain is common — but the cause could be mild, serious, or even life-threatening. Many people confuse ulcers, gastritis, acid reflux, and early stomach cancer because the symptoms overlap.
Let’s clear the confusion.
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🔍 1. Gastritis – Inflammation of the stomach lining
Burning upper stomach pain
Nausea, bloating, vomiting
Often caused by infection (H. pylori), painkillers, alcohol
Gets better with antacids and rest
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🔍 2. Acid Reflux (GERD) – Stomach acid flows backward into the throat
Heartburn, bitter taste in mouth
Happens after eating or lying down
Treated with diet change, antacids, sleeping upright
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🔍 3. Peptic Ulcer – Open sore in the stomach/duodenum
Sharp, burning pain between meals or at night
Improves when you eat, worsens on an empty stomach
May cause vomiting blood or black stool
Needs antibiotics and acid control
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⚠️ 4. Stomach Cancer (Gastric Cancer)
Persistent pain, weight loss, early fullness
Vomiting blood, black stool
Appetite loss, fatigue
May mimic ulcer or gastritis
Requires urgent diagnosis (endoscopy, biopsy)
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👩🏽⚕️ Don't guess. Don't self-medicate. Get tested.
Stomach symptoms that don’t go away must be checked early. Some cases are curable if caught on time!
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