Gastric and Duodenal Ulcer

GASTRIC ULCER	DUODENAL ULCER
Gnawing, sharp pain in LEFT of the midepigastric region occurs 30-60 minutes after a meal (food ingestion accentuates the pain)	Burning pain occurs in the midepigastric area 1 ½ to 3 hours after a meal and during the night (often awakens the client
Hematemesis is more common than melena	Melena is more common than hematemesis
	Pain is relieved by the ingestion of food

 Saunders, Comprehensive NCLEX-RN Review