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Stomach Ulcer: Causes, Symptoms And Remedy by Estyjane: 8:45pm On May 05, 2019
What Is Stomach ulcer?
Stomach ulcers are painful sores that can be found in the stomach lining or small intestine, it is one of peptic ulcer.
They occur when the thick layer of mucus that protects your stomach from digestive juices is reduced, thus enabling the digestive acids to eat away at the lining tissues of the stomach.
A stomach or gastric ulcer is a break in the tissue lining the stomach. It is usually caused by an infection with a germ (bacterium) called Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori).
A stomach ulcer is also known as gastric ulcer. The most common type of peptic ulcer is a duodenal ulcer.

Note:
Stomach ulcers are easily cured, but they can become severe without proper treatment.

When to seek medical advice


Seek urgent medical advice if you experience any of the following symptoms:

vomiting blood – the blood can appear bright red or have a dark brown, grainy appearance, similar to coffee grounds
passing dark, sticky, tar-like stools
a sudden, sharp pain in your tummy that gets steadily worse
These could be a sign of a serious complication, such as internal bleeding.

Causes of Stomach ulcer
The decrease in the stomach's mucus lining that leads to an ulcer is usually caused by one of the following:
An infection with the bacterium Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori)

Long-term use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as aspirin and ibuprofen.

Many people take NSAIDs without having any side effects, but there's always a risk the medication could cause problems, such as stomach ulcers, particularly if taken for a long time or at high doses.

Cancer: stomach cancer can present as an ulcer, particularly in older people.

Causes by Lifestyle factors

It used to be thought that stomach ulcers may be caused by certain lifestyle factors, such as
Not eating food on time (Eating Late)

Too much of spicy foods

Stress

Drink too much of alcohol

There is little hard evidence to confirm that this is the case, but these factors may make the symptoms of ulcers worse.

However, it is thought that smoking increases your risk of developing stomach ulcers and may make treatment less effective.

Symptoms/Signs of Stomach ulcer
Burning pain is the most common peptic ulcer symptom. The pain is caused by the ulcer and is aggravated by stomach acid coming in contact with the ulcerated area. There are other signs which include:
Abdominal pain just below the ribcage
Bloating
Bright or altered blood present in vomit or bowel motions
Burping or acid reflux
Dark blood in stools or stools that are black or tarry
Heartburn (burning sensation in the chest)
Indigestion
Nausea
Loss of appetite
Symptoms of anemia, such as light-headedness
The vomiting of blood — which may appear red or black
Shock due to blood loss which require medical attention (medical emergency).
Weight loss

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