ways to calm down an ulcer?

Question

its killing me. on and off. I know. a doctor visit is on the way, but what can I do till then?

Answer 1

Ulcers are bacterial infections that can react differently to different foods but the best treatment is to just go to your doctor and get antibiotics.

Answer 2

Aromatherapy: One of the things that’ll help the Stomach Ulcer most is relaxation. Add a couple of drops of Orange Oil and Lavender Oil each to a clean cloth and hang it near your pillow. This might help avoiding waking up at night because of the pain. You can also add a couple of drops to a diffuser or a burner, during the day.

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Reflexology: If you treat the stomach area in a reflexology treatment, approach it as gently as possible. Preferable to all other movements would be just holding your thumb over the solar plexus area for a few seconds, to relax the area. Do not press your thumb too strong, and do not leave your thumb on the solar plexus for too long, because the warmth might make the ulcer burn harder. Without thinking twice, you can open the chest area, by cradling the area with both hands and pulling in both directions as if opening a hand-held fan. This will chill the area and give the stomach more space.



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Massage: Do not massage the stomach, not only won’t it help, it might also cause further damage to the Stomach Ulcer. Instead of that, stretch your arms backwards as much as possible and breathe deeply. This also will chill the ulcer’s area, and give it more space. It will also reduce stress.

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Bach Remedy: If the question arises – the amounts of alcohol in a Bach Remedy are not enough to induce a Stomach Ulcer or slow the healing down. Just make sure you don’t add more than a tablespoon of brandy, and you’re clear.



First thing we must take care of is the entire solar plexus nerve area – relaxation!

Impatiens
Larch
Vine
Cherry Plum
All affect the solar plexus area, and taking all of them together, will not only balance the area regarding the nervous system, but will also balance your 3rd chakra.

Holly – an ulcer is a sign of fire – just like the burning you feel; nothing causes a burning sensation as well as fire does. The fire element is located in the chest area, and so is Holly. This might mean unexpressed anger, but even if it doesn’t – holly will cool down the fire in your stomach anyway.

Answer 3

Ulcer is caused by stomach acid irritating an open wound.

The simplest way is to stay away from acidic foods, and start eating foods that reduce the stomach's acidity--like breads, milk, etc.

Taking over the counter anti-heartburn medications may also help, but is not a long term solution.

Answer 4

I have read in a health book that you need to eat foods that calm the stomach, such as peaches and mango. You can make a smoothie with both. Bananas are also great for the stomach. Avoid spicy and acidy foods such as: fast food, pasta sauce, onions, chocolate, orange juice, etc. Oatmeal is also great. Start the day with oatmeal and a banana and sip a smoothie of the mentioned fruits and it should help. You can also try Mylanta, a liquid med that is fast acting. But, I prefer a more natural approach.

Answer 5

http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/common/digestive/disorders/186.html
One way to treat ulcers is to get rid of the H. pylori bacteria. Treatment may also be aimed at lowering the amount of acid that your stomach makes, neutralizing the acid and protecting the injured area so it can heal. It's also very important to stop doing things, such as smoking and drinking alcohol, that damage the lining of your digestive tract.

Triple therapy is a treatment to eliminate H. pylori. It is a combination of 2 antibiotics and bismuth subsalicylate (one brand name: Pepto-Bismol). Other combinations may also be effective. This treatment may be used with medicine that reduces the amount of acid your stomach makes.

Several other medicines can be used to help treat ulcers. Two types of medicines (H2 blockers and proton pump inhibitors) reduce the amount of acid that your stomach makes. They usually help people start to feel better within 3 days.

Antacids neutralize acid that the stomach makes. A medicine called sucralfate (brand name: Carafate) coats the ulcer to protect it from the acid so it has time to heal.

Another medicine, misoprostol (brand name: Cytotec), reduces the amount of acid and protects the lining of the stomach. It is usually used to prevent gastric ulcers in people who need to take anti-inflammatory drugs and who have had stomach irritation or ulcers in the past.

Treatment to get rid of H. pylori usually takes about 2 to 3 weeks. Your doctor may want you to take medicine that lowers the stomach acid for up to 8 weeks. Most ulcers heal within this time.

If your symptoms come back after you stop taking medicine, your doctor may want you to take a different medicine or take a low dose of medicine even when you're not having symptoms to keep the ulcer from coming back.

Tips on healing your ulcer
Don't smoke.
Avoid anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin and ibuprofen.
Avoid caffeine and alcohol (or have them only in small amounts and on a full stomach).
Avoid spicy foods if they cause heartburn.

Certain foods and drinks may be more likely to make your pain worse. These include both regular and decaffeinated coffee, tea, chocolate, meat extracts, alcohol, black pepper, chili powder, mustard seed and nutmeg. You may want to avoid these things if they bother you. But keep your diet balanced. Try eating small, frequent meals when you're having pain.

Answer 6

No drinking No smoking No soda No coffee. Water water clear liquid diet and gatorade but only if you have been vomitting. Rest. Sorry honey you cant control them my bf has a severe bleeding ulcer good luck.

Answer 7

Maybe u could get a punching bag, maybe beat the **** out of a mattress, just seems like u like hitting stuff to calm down so beat something soft. Or maybe talk to someone bout the anger or take a nap

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Answer 9

Avoid spicy and citric foods. take Peptobismol, tums or some antiacid to help. Do not skip meals and avoid cofee.

Answer 10

Antacids. Over the counter Cimetidine or Zantac might help, but see your doctor pronto!