What symptom is more common to a duodenal ulcer than a gastric ulcer?
1. Nausea and vomiting
2. Anorexia
3. Postprandial pain
4. Nighttime pain
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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.
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