Check out below some stomach ulcer symptoms that you should not ignore.
STOMACH ULCER – Here are some of the signs and symptoms of stomach ulcer you must not ignore according to health expert Doc Willie Ong.
A type of peptic ulcer disease is stomach ulcer which causes painful soreness in the lining of the stomach. Peptic ulcer is identified when it affects the stomach and small intestines.
This happens when acid eats away the thinning mucus that protects your digestive tract. If not treated, this might lead to internal bleeding, infection, and obstruction.
According to the post from Doc Willie Ong, the following are the symptoms which must not be ignored:
- Stomach pain
- Indigestion
- Loss of appetite
- Bloating
- Nausea
- Stool discoloration
- Blood in vomit
Other symptoms as per Mayo Clinic article include weight loss, easily feels full, burping or acid reflux, heartburn, and anemia. Ulcers may get worsen if left untreated which is why it is important to always have your symptoms checked by a doctor. One condition which is considerably life threatening is bleeding ulcer.
How is this treated?
Accordingly, the treatment depends on what caused it. If this is caused a Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) bacterial infection, antibiotics and medication called a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) is recommended to treat this.
If caused by non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), you might need course of Proton pump inhibitors (PPI)medication. To avoid acid reflux, limit consuming the following:
- coffee and other caffeinated beverages
- carbonated beverages
- chocolate
- chilies and hot peppers
- processed foods
- foods with a high amount of salt
- deep-fried foods
- acidic foods like citrus and tomatoes
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