
Stomach Ulcer
Do you know that a stomach or peptic ulcer is a sore that develops in the lining of the esophagus, stomach or small intestine?
Ulcers occur when stomach acid damages the lining of the digestive tract. Common causes include the Bacteria H. Pylori and anti-inflammatory pain relievers including aspirin.
What are the 3 types of ulcer?
Gastric Ulcers: Ulcers that develop inside the stomach.
Esophageal Ulcers: Ulcers that develop inside the esophagus.
Duodenal Ulcers: Ulcers that develop in the upper section of the small intestines, called the duodenum.
People may experience:
Pain areas: in the chest or upper abdomen
Pain circumstances: can occur at night
Pain types: can be dull
Gastrointestinal: heartburn, indigestion, nausea, passing excessive amounts of gas, or vomiting.
Also common: abdominal discomfort
What is the main cause of ulcers?
The most common causes of peptic ulcers are infection with the bacterium Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) and long-term use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Stress and spicy foods do not cause peptic ulcers.
How do you know if you have an ulcer?
The most common symptom of a stomach ulcer is a burning or gnawing pain in the centre of the tummy (abdomen). But stomach ulcers aren’t always painful and some people may experience other symptoms, such as indigestion, heartburn and acid reflux and feeling sick.
Can ulcers turn into tumors?
Duodenal ulcers are noncancerous (benign). Occasionally, gastric ulcers can become cancerous (gastric cancer). Vomiting blood, passing black stools, or blood in the stool (blood loss) also may be signs of stomach cancer and peptic ulcers.
TREATMENT
Ulcers can heal if they are given a rest from the factors that created them. Healthcare providers treat uncomplicated ulcers with a combination of medicines to reduce stomach acid, coat and protect the ulcer during healing and kill any bacterial infection that may be involved. Medicines may include: Antibiotics.
Besides this, Jigsimur Herbal medicine has proven to be a very reliable natural solution to ulcer problems.. It lubricates and heals up the damage caused on the organs.
Adelekan Oluwaseun Ojo, is a counseling psychologist, and a business & health consultant with Jigsimur Zdex Int’l, a company which is into the production and distribution of Jigsimur herbal health drink, a natural curative and preventive herbal medicine from South Africa.