EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ULCER

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 Stomach Ulcer or Peptic ulcer is a sore that develops in the lining of the gastrointestinal tract like the stomach, small intestine and oesophagus. 

Types

• Gastric ulcer: This is the sore that develops in the lining of the stomach.
• Duodenal ulcer: This develops in the lining of the upper part of the small intestine. 

• Oesophageal ulcer: This develops in the wall of the oesophagus and it poses lesser threat to a person’s health.

Epidemiology 

Every year about 4 million people are diagnosed with Peptic ulcer in the world. 

As of 2022, researches show that about 10% of the world’s population has Peptic ulcer.

About 100 thousand cases of Peptic ulcer are reported in Nigeria yearly.


Causes

• Infection with bacterium helicobacter pylori

• Long term use of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) like Ibuprofen (advil) and naproxen sodium (aleve).

Symptoms

• Heartburn

• Nausea 

• Bloating 

• Belching

• Indigestion 

• Pain in chest and stomach regions

.       Loss of appetite

Severe symptoms

• Vomiting of blood

• Dark stool

• Difficulties in breathing

• Unexplainable weight loss

Complications 

• Internal area from site of ulcer which can lead to blood loss, thereby causing ANEMIA.

• PERFORATED ULCER: The ulcer can eventually create a hole in the wall of GIT. Thus exposes the abdominal cavity to infection.

• Infection with H. Pylori increases risk of GASTRIC CANCER.

Treatments

• Antibiotics can be recommended to kill H. Pylori.

• Drugs that neutralize stomach acid.

• Adapt food and lifestyle that can reduce the effects of ulcer.

Health tips

• Spicy foods does not cause ulcer but it can increase the risk and worsen ulcer.

• When infected with H. Pylori, smoking increases the risk of ulcer.

• Alcohol can cause erosion of lining of GIT, thus, enhancing ulcer.

• Protect yourself from contracting infections like H. Pylori. 

• Avoid prolonged usage of pain relievers and NSAIDs.

• Avoid use of tobacco.

• Untreated stress can increase risk of ulcer.

• Honey, an antioxidant-rich food an be used as home remedy to treat ulcer.

• Apple, pear and foods rich in fibers are good for ulcer.

Please, note that this post does not serve as a medical consultation. Visit your doctor for further information. 

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