Do peptic ulcers cause weight loss?

My teenage son lost a lot of weight due to a stomach ulcer because he just refused to eat anything out of fear of pain. We gave him small, bland meals like boiled rice and curd, which helped him heal along with the doctor's medicines.

I lost almost 8 kgs when I had ulcers and it was emotionally draining because I felt so weak and helpless. Please know that once the ulcers heal with proper doctor-prescribed antibiotics and antacids, you will get your appetite and weight back.

Yes, ulcers are basically a terrible way to lose weight because even looking at food makes your stomach burn. Please don't try to manage this with just gelusil at night, go see a proper doctor.

When there are wounds in the stomach, eating spicy or heavy food causes severe pain, which leads to weight loss. Sip on cold milk or coconut water to soothe the burning sensation, but do consult a doctor for proper medicine.

I totally get it, losing weight when you are already dealing with stomach pain is very scary and stressful. Because eating triggers pain, we naturally start eating much less, which causes the weight to drop.