Ulcer alert

Much of the time an ulcer is just a literal pain in the gut. But a "bleeding" ulcer can become serious, even life threatening. It can drain you of enough blood to drastically lower blood pressure and stop vital organs from functioning. so, if you have an ulcer and get really nauseated and suddenly throw up blood or what looks like old coffee grounds, see your doctor immediately. Other symptoms of serious trouble passing a stool that is black or one containing bright red blood. A person with a bleeding ulcer also may become dizzy and pass out.