FYI, you can't get an ulcer from smoking. lol

Maybe it increases stomach acid (never heard this) but overall, that is NOT what causes an ulcer.

Most ulcers are caused by a bacteria in the stomach. Common symptoms would include frequent urination, black stool, bloody stool and/or vomit, stomach pain, etc. You need antibiotics for such a problem.

Could be a number of things amigo....best go talk to the doctor and let them see. If it is an ulcer, then the quicker you get it fix, the better. ULCERS CAN BE DANGEROUS IF LEFT UNTREATED!

It could just be indigestion, which they make pills for as well. You might even have a similiar problem that I had.

But bottom line is....the longer you take to check it out, the worse it could get.

P.S. If you live in the US and don't have insurance, let your doctor know and he might beable to give you some sample medication so you dont have a big perscription payment.