Stomach ulcers?

Question

I found out yesterday after a gastroscopy that I have ulcers. Any natural meds or diets I can try?

Answer 1

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What is a Stomach Ulcer?

A stomach ulcer (also called a peptic ulcer) is a small erosion (hole) in the gastrointestinal tract. The most common type, duodenal, occurs in the first 12 inches of small intestine beyond the stomach. Ulcers that form in the stomach are called gastric ulcers. An ulcer is not contagious or cancerous. Duodenal ulcers are almost always benign, while stomach ulcers may become malignant.

Stomach ulcer disease is common, affecting millions of Americans yearly. The size of a stomach ulcer can range between 1/8 of an inch to 3/4 of an inch.



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*** Stomach Ulcers may be a symptom of another disease or condition. Ulcers are often common in mastocytosis. Bleeding from stomach ulcers may cause iron deficiency anemia.

What Causes a Stomach Ulcers?

The direct cause of peptic ulcers is the destruction of the gastric or intestinal mucosal lining of the stomach by hydrochloric acid, an acid normally present in the digestive juices of the stomach. Infection with the bacterium Helicobacter pylori is thought to play an important role in causing both gastric and duodenal ulcers. Helicobacter pylori may be transmitted from person to person through contaminated food and water. Antibiotics are the most effective treatment for Helicobacter pylori peptic ulcers.

Injury of the gastric mucosal lining, and weakening of the mucous defenses are also responsible for gastric ulcers. Excess secretion of hydrochloric acid, genetic predisposition, and psychological stress are important contributing factors in the formation and worsening of duodenal ulcers.

Another major cause of ulcers is the chronic use of anti-inflammatory medications, such as aspirin. Cigarette smoking is also an important cause of ulcer formation and ulcer treatment failure.

Symptoms of a Stomach Ulcer

The major symptom of an ulcer is a burning or gnawing feeling in the stomach area that lasts between 30 minutes and 3 hours. This pain is often interpreted as heartburn, indigestion or hunger. The pain usually occurs in the upper abdomen, but sometimes it may occur below the breastbone. In some individuals the pain occurs immediately after eating. In other individuals, the pain may not occur until hours after eating. The pain frequently awakens the person at night. Weeks of pain may be folowed by weeks of not having pain. Pain can be relieved by drinking milk, eating, resting, or taking antacids.

Appetite and weight loss are other symptoms. Persons with doudenal ulcers may experience weight gain because the persons eats more to ease discomfort. Recurrent vomiting, blood in the stool and anemia are other symptoms.

What does a stomach ulcer affect?

The main thing that a stomach ulcer affects is the nerves surrounding it. The nerves become agitated and cause a great amount of pain. However, stomach ulcers can cause hemorrhages from the erosion of a major blood vessel; a tear in the wall of the stomach or intestine, with resultant peritonitis; or obstruction of the gastrointestinal tract because of spasm or swelling in the area of the ulcer. Information about stomach ulcer diets.

Statistics

About 20 million Americans develop at least one ulcer during their lifetime.
Ulcers affect about 4 million Americans every year.
More than 40,000 Americans have surgery because of persistent symptoms or problems from ulcers every year.
About 6,000 Americans die of ulcer-related complications every year.
Stomach Ulcer Treatment

Risks of Developing an Ulcer

Family history of ulcers
Smoking, excess alcohol consumption
Use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (aspirin) or corticosteroids.
Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
Improper diet, irregular or skipped meals.
Type O blood (for duodenal ulcers).
Stress does not cause an ulcer, but may be a contributing factor.
Chronic disorders such as liver disease, emphysema, rheumatoid arthritis may increase vulnerability to ulcers.

Answer 2

Dietary guidelines that may help decrease reflux and/or stomach acid:

Eat three small meals and three snacks evenly spaced throughout the day. It is important to avoid periods of hunger or overeating.
Eat slowly and chew foods well.
Be relaxed at mealtime.
Sit up while eating and for 1 hour afterward.
Avoid eating within 3 hours before bedtime. Bedtime snacks can cause gastric acid secretion during the night.
Choose foods from the low fat diet and low fat guidelines in addition to the following diet
Cut down on caffeine-containing foods and beverages, citrus and tomato products, and chocolate if these foods cause discomfort.
Include a good source of protein (milk, meat, egg, cheese, etc.) at each meal and snack.
Antacids should be taken in the prescribed dose, One-hour and 3 hours after meals and prior to bedtime. This regimen is most likely to keep the acidity of the stomach at the most stable and lowest level.
Milk and cream feedings should not be used as antacid therapy. Although milk protein has an initial neutralizing effect on gastric acid, it is also a very potent stimulator. Hourly feedings of milk have been shown to produce a lower pH than three regular meals.
Caffeine-containing beverages (coffee, tea, and cola drinks) and decaffeinated coffee cause increased gastric acid production but may be taken in moderation at or near mealtime, if tolerated.

Answer 3

A number of lifestyle changes may reduce the symptoms of a peptic ulcer, and speed up healing.

avoid food and drink that seems to cause more severe symptoms such as spicy foods, coffee and possibly alcohol,
stop smoking,
lose excess weight if overweight,
stop taking NSAIDs and use paracetamol instead. If this is not possible, contact your GP for advice. For people with ulcers, a type of NSAID called a cyclo-oxygenase-2 selective inhibitor (cox-2-inhibitor, eg rofecoxib) may cause less stomach irritation.
In addition to recommending lifestyle changes, if applicable, your doctor may prescribe a course of tablets to reduce the amount of acid produced by the stomach.

Two main groups of medicine are available to do this. The first of these are called H2-antagonists. Examples include ranitidine (eg Zantac) and cimetidine (eg Tagamet). The second group are known as proton pump inhibitors, and tend to have a more powerful effect in reducing the production of stomach acid. Examples include omeprazole (eg Losec) and lansoprazole (Zoton).

Answer 4

I heard ulcers may be related to stress, smoking, and drinking. I had ulcers 30 years ago. First, I made sure I had no parasites. After taking the common remedies of my doctor, I made time for more sleep, breathing and stretching exercises (do it very gradually please). The old saying "early to bed and early to rise" helped me a lot. The book "Ninety Days to Self-health", by C. Norman Shealy helped me greatly.

Answer 5

Stomach ulcers are caused by the bacterium helicobacter pylorii. Antibiotic are needed
http://www.umm.edu/digest/ulcers.htm

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

take lansoprazole
drink milk and don't always bring food with you