What symptoms differentiate a duodenal ulcer from a gastric ulcer?

1. Nausea and vomiting
2. Anorexia
3. Postprandial pain
4. Nighttime pain


Correct Answer: 3

Rationale 1: Nausea and vomiting are more common with a gastric ulcer.
Rationale 2: Anorexia is more common with a gastric ulcer.
Rationale 3: A duodenal ulcer is characterized by a gnawing or burning upper abdominal pain that occurs 1–3 hours after a meal. The pain is worse when the stomach is empty. Nighttime pain, nausea, and vomiting with anorexia are more common with a gastric ulcer.
Rationale 4: Nighttime pain is more common with a gastric ulcer.

Global Rationale: A duodenal ulcer is characterized by a gnawing or burning upper abdominal pain that occurs 1—3 hours after a meal. The pain is worse when the stomach is empty. Nighttime pain, nausea, and vomiting with anorexia are more common with a gastric ulcer. Nausea and vomiting are more common with a gastric ulcer. Anorexia is more common with a gastric ulcer. Nighttime pain is more common with a gastric ulcer.

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