GASTRIC ULCER | DUODENAL ULCER | |
Site | generally middle two thirds of lesser curve | generally duodenal bulb |
Pain | 15-30 minutes after meals, relieved by vomiting | relieved by meals |
Gastric acid | normal or low | raised |
Vomiting | common | uncommon |
Pathology | may be benign or malignant | almost never malignant |
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