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What causes a peptic ulcer?
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 I know if I have a peptic ulcer?
The only way your doctor can tell for sure if you have an ulcer is to look. They may use a series of X-rays or a test called an endoscopy. This test allows them to pass a thin, bendy tube down your throat and into your stomach and small intestine.
What does peptic ulcer feel like?
The most common symptom of peptic ulcers is abdominal pain. The pain is usually in the upper middle part of the abdomen, above the belly button (navel) and below the breastbone. The ulcer pain can feel like burning, or gnawing, and it may go through to the back.
Do peptic ulcers go away?
Treatment Overview Left untreated, many ulcers eventually heal. But ulcers often recur if the cause of the ulcer is not eliminated or treated. If ulcers keep coming back, you have an increased risk of developing a serious complication, such as bleeding or a hole in the wall of your stomach or intestine.
What not to eat if you have an ulcer?
Foods to limit when you have acid reflux and an ulcer
- coffee.
- chocolate.
- spicy food.
- alcohol.
- acidic foods, such as citrus and tomatoes.
- caffeine.
What should I not eat with stomach ulcers?
What can I eat and drink with a peptic ulcer?
Adding foods like tea, garlic, onions, cranberries, celery, and apples to your peptic ulcer disease diet will help stunt the growth of helicobacter pylori. You should also eat foods rich in antioxidants; these include fruits such as tomatoes, cherries, and blueberries and vegetables such as bell peppers and squash.
What can I eat if I have a peptic ulcer?
cauliflower
What are some common misconceptions about peptic ulcers?
Some common misconceptions that people believe cause peptic ulcers include consuming too many spicy foods and stress. Stomach ulcers can be the result of Helicobacter pylori bacterial infection or long-term use and abuse of NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) such as ibuprofen and aspirin.
Are there different types of peptic ulcer?
gastric ulcers: ulcers that develop inside the stomach