The size of the ulcers is from to inch in diameter, and it is either round or of an oval form. It tends to penetrate through the stomach. The first symptoms of ulceration in the stomach include dizziness, nausea, eructation and loss of appetite. Acidity goes on increasing leading to a burning sensation or even pain in the stomach which is relieved after ingestion of food. As the disease progresses there is distention of the stomach due to excessive flatulence, mental tension, insomnia, bad temper and gradual weakening of the body.
Constipation also appears and sometimes the stools are tinged with blood.
Unless it is detected in time massive bleeding may lead to death. Traditional medicine has recourse to blood transfusions in an emergency but there is little else it can do for the patient. In addition to dietetic indiscretions, habits of thought also play a vital role in cases of ulcers. These given to excessive worry, anger, tension, jealousy and hurrying are more prone to suffer from ulcers. Allopaths also prescribe bland food free from acidity and condiments for ulcer patients, but they generally forget the psychological aspects of the disease they advise the ulcer patients, but they generally forget the psychological aspects of the disease.