Unexplained Weight Loss Ulcer
This is common with cancers of the pancreas lung stomach and esophagus.
Unexplained weight loss ulcer. It is considered unexplained weight loss when you lose 10 pounds or 5 of your body weight in a period of 6 to 12 months for no apparent reason. Bloating or early feeling of fullness. According to nhs unintentional weight loss should be a cause for concern when you lose more than 5 percent of your body weight over 6 12 months.
It is common for patients with gastric ulcers to lose weight even without trying. According to the american cancer society one of the first signs may be unexplained weight loss of 10 pounds or more. Another undeniable evidence of peptic ulcer is unintentional weight loss.