Symptoms of gastric ulcer are highly variable.The most typical is a burning epigastric pain that usually begins 30–60 min after meals and may last from a few minutes to several hours.Patients often report accompanying dyspepsia, weight loss, nausea or vomiting, and complications such as bleeding or perforation may occur.Severity parallels ulcer depth; some individuals have no symptoms (“silent ulcer”), while others present initially with haemorrhage or perforation. Typical pain characteristics Onset: 0.5–1 h post-prandial Relief: temporary with antacids Duration: minutes to hours Pattern: recurs over days or weeks Associated symptoms Post-prandial fullness, early satiety, belching Loss of appetite and unexplained... Learn more