The ulcer is a small sore that forms in the small intestine, stomach, or more rarely the esophagus. They are called duodenal ulcer, gastric ulcer and esophageal ulcer.
Most ulcers are caused by the bacterium H. pylori. The bacteria damages the inside of the digestive tract. The ulcer may also occur when the body produces too much acid or when the wall was damaged by certain medications. Smoking may delay or even prevent the healing of ulcers.
Stress can contribute to maintaining an ulcer but not the cause. Food rarely affects the ulcer if it is to relieve pain temporarily.
If accompanied by vomiting blood, consult a doctor.
Duodenal ulcer
Duodenal ulcer is most common. The wound is formed at the beginning of the intestine near the exit of the stomach. Eat or drink soothes the pain temporarily but the pain returned after less than 2 hours.
Gastric ulcer
Food & Drink generally worsens the condition of a stomach ulcer. Burning sensation of bloating. The stomach pain is often felt at night. The ulcer may cause vomiting and weight loss. Some symptoms of gastric ulcer may be confused with inflammation in the stomach, called gastritis.
Esophageal ulcer
It can occur when an ulcer acid from the stomach back up into the esophagus. Symptoms of esophageal ulcer can be confused with esophagitis.
Treatment
Antibiotics may be prescribed power eliminate the bacteria H. pylori. Treatment may include temporarily reducing the acid produced by the stomach to allow time for the wound to heal. Tobacco, alcohol and coffee promotes the secretion of gastric acid; abstinence (at least in moderation) is recommended.
T.A.
13 avril 2010
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