What are the syptoms of a stomach ulcer and how can I ease them?

Answer 1

hello there,
as far as i know peptic ulcer (more common actually in the small bowel than in stomach) is a very common problem.
the symptoms are:
- mainly an epigastric pain (which is the area on the top central part of the abdoman).
the pain can be worsened by several kind of foods: spicy foods, coffee, fried foods.
also drugs from the NSAIDs family (Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs: paracetamol, aspirin, ibuprofen....) can aggravate the ulcer.
- large ulcers may bleed - which can be expresses either as a anemia or as occult blood.
there are some ways to deal with ulcers:
1. refrain from the foods and drugs that i have mentioned before
2. some times the ulcer is created by an exaggerate secretion of acid - there are pills one can take to reduce this effect.
3. some times the ulcer is created from a bacteria - one called helicobacter pylori - a mix of 2 antibiotics and a reducer of acid secretion can help.
4. some times, especially over the age of 50, it is wise to take a biopsy from an area of an ulcer - just to make sure that it is a benign lesion. your family doctor can help u with that decision.
hope i helped.....

meddy

Answer 2

Upper abdominal burning or hunger pain 1-3 hours after meals and in the middle of the night says the source.

In my case, it is the stinging feeling I get every time somewhere between my throat and chest every time I swallow or belch.

How to ease them:
Antacids to neutralise existing acid in the stomach
Medicines called proton-pump inhibitors also work on the cells in the stomach to reduce the production of acid.


These treatments are used in combination with antibiotics if Helicobacter pylori infection is involved, which is in more than 90% of cases. It should be noted that some patients have Helicobacter pylori without peptic ulceration.

Answer 3

General symptoms of a stomach ulcer are a feeling of wanting to be sick all the time.

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Answer 6

Many times the stomach ulcer have something to be with Helicobacter pylori.
http://www.helico.com/
There you will find treatment information and diagnosis info.

Answer 7

i had stomach ulcer the GP gave me a course of losec to take.ive stopped having the tablets now because i feel much better,but when ever i feel the pain coming back i take the tablet.i advise you to see the doctor,and to eat less spicy food,less oily food that makes it worse.

Answer 8

May times the pain is NOT due to h.pylori.
Typical pain is sharp, intense & nagging pain centrally in the chest. Eating food may make it worse. Smoking, alcohol, drugs (eg asprin, ibuprofen etc) and H.pylori infection are all risk factors.
Go to your chemist and get some over the counter Omeprazole. This reduces acid secretion and may help. Ask your GP for a 'Clotest' (to rule out H.Pylori).
There are other things that may resemble this pain (including pancreatic cancer) so involve your general physician. You may need a gastrosopy (camera test)....go see your doctor, buddy.

Answer 9

if ou know you have stomach ulcer, consanlt your GP, off the shelf > ZANTAC

Answer 10

depends: Duodenal ulcers have the effect of a pain that comes and goes. My uncle had one and he woke up during night a lot.

site is: http://www.patient.co.uk/showdoc/23069184/ for good info.