Bhavna Gupta Bhavna Gupta Asked 9 months ago

Can stomach ulcers cause weight loss?

I've been diagnosed with stomach ulcers for a while, and recently, I've noticed a significant drop in my body weight without trying. I'm concerned if this weight loss could be directly linked to my stomach ulcers.

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Saraswathi Amma Saraswathi Amma Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago
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Eating light home-cooked food and drinking cold milk can soothe the stomach, but ulcers make it very hard to digest food, leading to weight drop. If you are losing weight rapidly, please don't rely only on home tips and see a doctor.

Manoj Hegde Manoj Hegde Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

Yes, ulcers can cause weight loss because eating becomes painful, so you naturally eat less. Instead of ignoring it and letting it get worse, budget for a gastroenterologist visit and a basic endoscopy. Getting it treated early saves a lot of hospital costs later.

Neha Gupta Neha Gupta Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

I had a bad ulcer last year and literally lost 5 kgs in a month because eating anything felt like fire in my stomach. Once I took the doctor's prescribed medications, the pain stopped and my weight returned to normal. Please get treated soon.

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Satish Kamat Satish Kamat Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Having high BP has taught me that stomach pain and sudden weight loss should never be ignored. Ulcers can ruin your appetite completely, which drops your weight. Please get a proper medical checkup done to treat the ulcer safely.

Sandeep Nair Sandeep Nair Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Yes, stomach ulcers frequently lead to weight loss because patients avoid eating to prevent the burning sensation. However, unexplained weight loss should always be evaluated by a medical professional to rule out more serious gastrointestinal conditions.

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Tanvi Kapoor Tanvi Kapoor Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

It is so depressing when you want to eat but the fear of pain stops you, leading to constant weight loss. I've been there and felt so weak and helpless. Please don't suffer in silence, go to a doctor and get the proper treatment.

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