How do I know if I have an early or chronic stomach ulcer?

Question
Hello doctor,
Can you tell me how to tell if I have an early or chronic stomach ulcer? Thank you doctor.
Anonymous customer
Answer
Answered by Master, Doctor Pham Thi Thu Huong - Department of General Internal Medicine, Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.

Hello,
With the question “How do I know if I have an early or chronic stomach ulcer? ", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
Gastritis has an acute stage then turns to a chronic stage. However, there are episodes of acute inflammation on a chronic basis. The acute phase usually presents with symptoms of epigastric abdominal pain, nausea, belching, and heartburn. The chronic stage is usually asymptomatic, may include bloating, dyspepsia, belching, dull pain, or inflammatory lesions that progress silently with no symptoms.
You need to go to the doctor and have a gastroscopy to determine the exact stage of the disease. During the acute phase, it is advisable to limit spicy foods and abstain from drinking alcohol.
If you still have questions about how to know if you have an early or chronic stomach ulcer, you can go to a hospital of Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
Best regards!