Serious Symptoms Of Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome

Nausea And Vomiting

A Zollinger-Ellison syndrome patient can develop tumors in their duodenum, the bottom section of the stomach that joins their small intestine. This tumor produces a hormone called gastrin that causes an increase in the production of gastric acid by the stomach. Too much acid in the stomach can cause the lining to become irritated, inflamed, and ulcerated in many cases. The excess acid in the stomach can produce a sour taste in the mouth that may cause the patient to become nauseated. The excess acid can also cause the individual to frequently cough and belch, which can also cause them to feel nauseated and vomit. The stomach inflammation from the excessive production of acid can cause the esophagus and other muscles that control digestive components to experience spasms. These spasms in the gastrointestinal tract can cause an individual to vomit.

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