ulcers

STOMACH ULCERS

Stomach ulcers is the sore or wound in the stomach lining which is cause by the corrosion of the top layer of the stomach to excess secretion of acid in the stomach, sometimes the person can feel too much pain because the ulcer blocks the movement of food when passing the stomach to the digestive system biologically this is called gastric obstructions.

Ulcers also can occur in the part of intestine beyond the stomach and it is called duodenal ulcers. Stomach and duodenal ulcers are sometimes called peptic ulcers.

Stomach ulcers occur when the upper layer of the duodenal that protect the stomach lining is being corroded by the acid and leave the wounds this causes pain to the individual and some of them may go through severe stomach pain, vomiting blood and so on.

CAUSES OF STOMACH ULCERS

it is caused by the erosion of the stomach’s mucus coating exposing the stomach to the action of the digestive enzymes and acid

The mucus coating can be broken by a bacteria called helicobacter pylori, certain medication of anti-inflammatory medicines like aspirin and ibuprofen can cause ulcers to get even worse, the patient must consult the doctor before taking any of these drugs.

smoking, taking alcohol, caffeine and emotional stress is known to worsen stomach ulcers

SIGN AND SYMPTOMS OF ULCERS

Burning pain in the stomach or in the middle of the thorax.
nausea and vomiting, tiredness and weakness
blood in vomit or stool (a symptom of bleeding ulcers)

some severe symptoms include the following

vomiting blood

if you start vomiting the blood that appear like bright red or dark brown, or with grainy color like coffee ground, then you need to consult the doctor or health care provider immediately, vomiting blood is the sign of the internal bleeding.

Sharp pain

If you feel too much pain in your stomach and it keep getting worse seek the medical help immediately also pain may increase when you eat, drink, or take anti acidic food that may improve when you eat, drink, or take antacids, heartburn  

TREATMENT

Medication

Seek the doctor for medication, the ulcer which was caused by H. pylori infection can easily be treated by using antibiotics, these bacteria can be killed and then heal the damaged part of the duodenal wall,

Proton pump inhibitor (PPI) is the type of medication which reduce the amount of acid that is being produced in the stomach hence reduce the chance of the stomach top layer from being corroded and give it a chance to heal slowly. 

Get rid of your bad habits

also it is important to avoid smoking, taking alcohol, caffeine and acidic foods because they cause the irritation in the  stomach ulcers

improve your eating habits

it is also advised to take more of the alkaline fruits and vegetable like cabbage, nuts, and legumes to help neutralize acidic actions in the body, but also it has been said that drinking of fresh milk may help to lower the pain which is caused by the stomach ulcers, some foods are also said to be able to get rid of the bacteria in stomach for example broccoli, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, and blackberries, cauliflower, cabbage, radishes and so on.

Escape hunger.

The research show that being hungry could also facilitate the existence of ulcers because when the stomach is empty, and  your brain has been conditioned  with the routine on the time to get meal, the brain will allow to stomach to secret the gastric gases which include acidic contents ready to interact with foods but unfortunately after these gases has been secreted they will find there is no food in the stomach and as the result they will land on the top layer of the stomach and hence the acid will start corrode the lining of the stomach.

Drink enough amount of water as the water also help to neutralize the acid in the stomach, when you are hungry and have no food drink some water, this will help to neutralize all the gastric gases in the stomach and leave your stomach safe as you are waiting to get meal.

Avoiding emotional stress that can be caused by different issues concerning your life you may use meditation like sleeping pills or any other technique to calm you mind down like meditation, relaxation and so on.

Most stomach ulcers may take some few months to heal after treatment, but the stomach ulcer may come back at any time

PREVENTION

Wash your hands with clean water and soap to prevent the bacteria that may cause ulcers from getting in your stomach while eating, clean all of your food and to cook it thoroughly as needed

Stop using anti-inflammatory medicines like aspirin and ibuprofen which can cause ulcers to get even worse, make sure you finish the dose prescribe to you by the doctor

LAST THOUGHT

Stomach ulcer may manifest itself with some certain symptoms although when ulcer has gotten worse then symptoms became more vividly, it is advised to seek medical solution the moment to see the sign of ulcers, sometimes ulcer can take some time to get healing and others only after finish the dose given by your health care provider or doctor.

Stomach ulcers affect more men than women, and mostly the aged people from 50 to 60 or more years.