The penetration of surrounding organs is a rare but critical complication of an ulcer. The sore spreads through the wall of the stomach or duodenum and into a nearby organ, most often the pancreas, liver, bile ducts, or colon. Symptoms of penetration include piercing pain that radiates to other parts of the body and failure of eating or medications to provide pain relief.

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