My father was recently diagnosed with an ulcer. Besides the medicine they have perscribed to him, does anyone have any suggestions? I have heard that Aloe juice and licorice might help.
2007-01-07 10:12:29 · 7 answers · asked by fratmcgee24 2 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
Hi There
Here are some ideas on how to heal the issue.
Causes of Peptic Ulcer
In addition to bacterial and viral infections, peptic ulcer can also be caused by poor diet, food allergies, nutritional deficiencies, alcohol, smoking, and chronic stress. As mentioned above, various commonly used medications can also cause problems, especially asprin. In addition to aspirin, other NSAIDs linked to peptic ulcers include Advil, Clinoril, Feldene, Ibuprofen, Nalfon, Nuprin, Orudis, Oruvail, Relafen, and Tolectin. In severe cases of ulcer, internal bleeding can occur due to thinning of the lining of the stomach and/or intestines.
Quick Action Plan for Peptic Ulcer
1. Avoid all sugars, refined carbohydrates, sodas, milk and dairy products, processed foods, preservatives, artificial sweeteners (especially aspartame), corn syrup, alcohol, white bread and white flour products, pastries, and hydrogenated and trans-fatty oils, as well as all foods to which your are allergic.
2. Emphasize organic, fresh vegetables and non-citrus fruits, organic grains, as well as organic, free-range meats and poultry and wild-caught fish.
3. Drink plenty of pure, filtered water throughout the day.
4. Miso soup and strained vegetable broth, made from cooking down a variety of organic vegetables, are healing and easy to digest, making them especially valuable for any digestive problems.
5. To reduce symptoms, eat small meals throughout the day, rather than following the traditional three large meals per day routine.
6. Certain herbs have anti-inflammatory properties, which can help repair the lining of the stomach and intestines. The best herbs for this are Echinacea and goldenseal, aloe vera, cayenne pepper, chamomile, licorice root, and slippery elm.
7. Therapeutic juices include raw cabbage juice by itself, or mixed with either carrot or celery juice; raw potato juice; wheatgrass juice; carrot, spinach juice; carrot juice; carrot, beet cucumber.
8. Soothing baths two to five nights a week can help to relieve symptoms.
9. If you smoke, stop, and also avoid exposure to secondhand cigarette smoke. In addition, learn how to effectively cope with and manage stress.
10. If you are currently taking aspirin or other NSAIDs, consider replacing them with safer, more effective natural remedies.
11. Nutritional supplements include vitamin A, beta carotene, vitamin C, and zinc, taken with a multivitamin/multimineral formula. Essential fatty acids, especial omega-3 oils, are also recommended, as are bismuth and the amino acid L-glutamine. Linseed oil can also be effective. It can be added to salads or over drizzled lightly steamed vegetables.
Best of health to the both of you
2007-01-07 11:21:03 · answer #1 · answered by Natural Healer 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I've suffered chronic mouth ulcers for 25 years. Dentists, doctors and specialists don't have a clue. Avoiding mouth ulcers has been a serious interest of mine and I've made lists of foods to avoid and foods to help. Physical and mental stress can have a negative impact, your 'healthiness' can have an impact but your real problem is an imbalance between good bacteria and bad bacteria in your gut. Avoiding modern sweeteners like high fructose corn syrup, extremely sweet fruits and especially yogurt will help you. If your problem is chronic then I suggest you start taking a probiotic routinely to help keep you in balance. If you're looking for a quick fix try eating rotisserie chicken. Drinking whole milk will also sooth immediate pain . The most powerful fix that helps me is Kombucha with ginger found near yogurt in the grocery store. It is chilled, it contains all good bacteria and it needs to stay chilled until used. Hope this helps, I feel your pain.
2016-03-14 02:46:16 · answer #2 · answered by Nedra 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the meds. If it is just prilosec or nexium or something like that, it may not be enough. Most ulcers are actually cause by a bacteria (H. pylori). This takes a couple of weeks of 3 different antibiotics to kill and that almost completely solves the problem.
Diet is big in aggrivating what he has, but it doesnt cure it. Stick with bland foods (no spices) and other things that are plastered all over the net.
2007-01-07 10:16:30 · answer #3 · answered by n_m_young 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
He needs to stay away from spicy foods, coffee, tomato products, and if he smokes he needs to quit. My husband has had 2 bouts with bleeding ulcers and this is what his doctor told him. Did his doctor say if his ulcers were caused by a bacteria? That's what caused my husband's and he had to be on antibiotics.
2007-01-07 10:17:17 · answer #4 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Antibiotics. Peptic ulcers are caused by a bacteria called Helicobacter pylori. Here is a link to help you learn more.
http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/pepticulcers_ez/#1
2007-01-07 10:19:48 · answer #5 · answered by margarita 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Ok where is the ulcer? You didn't say. If it's in the stomach, soak some golden seal, in water (4oz.) and drink it every day for a week or two.
2007-01-07 16:41:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
i agree with the person above who agrees with the person above
2007-01-07 12:43:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
I AGREE WITH THE ABOVE MENTIONED PERSON
2007-01-07 12:24:32 · answer #8 · answered by will cyotee 2 · 1⤊ 4⤋