Are you suffering from stomach ulcers? This is a problem that inflicts many of us, causing pain and trouble. While in extreme cases a doctor’s advice is needed, there are always few home remedies to treat stomach ulcer when it is in its initial stage and the damage has not reached its maximum level. Stomach ulcer is also known as peptic ulcer.
Peptic ulcer is an open sore or erosion on the gastrointestinal tract that is quite painful. The ulcer develops when hydrochloric acid in the digestive fluids and the enzyme pepsin in the stomach damage the gastrointestinal tract. An ulcer in the stomach is called gastric ulcer and in the duodenum is called a duodenal ulcer. The gastric and duodenal ulcers together are called peptic ulcers.
Here are the possible causes of stomach ulcers that you should know:
Helicobacter pylori is a tough spiral shaped bacterium which multiplies and colonizes in your digestive system. The design or structure of this bacterium helps it to survive in hydrochloric acid and then penetrate into the lining of the stomach. Helicobacter pylori produces a hormone called urease, it can neutralize stomach acids and make it easy for the bacteria to thrive in its own acid free zone. Due to its corkscrew shape it can easily penetrate the protective mucous lining of the stomach wall. The antacid effect created by the H. Pylori bacteria stimulates the stomach wall to produce more acid and pepsin, and this makes the stomach lining more susceptible to damage. Since, too much acid and pepsin can damage the stomach lining that has been left unprotected by the effects of helicobacter pylori colonization. This is how ulcers are formed.
Gastroduodenal ulceration and bleeding are the major limitations to the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID). These non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can damage the gastro duodenal mucosa in several ways like the topical irritant effect of these drugs on the epithelium, impairment of the barrier properties of the mucosa, suppression of gastric prostaglandin synthesis, reduction of gastric mucosal blood flow and interference with the repair of superficial injury.
The presence of acid in the lumen of the stomach also contributes to the pathogenesis of NSAID-induced ulcers and bleeding. It affects the restitution process by interfering with haemostasis and other growth factors that are important for mucosal defense and repair. A new understanding of the NSAID induced ulcers have enabled scientists to come up stomach sparing NSAIDS.
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Stress and lifestyle also cause gastric ulcers. There is no clear evidence that stress or a regular intake of fast foods can cause ulcers in the stomach and small intestine. However, peptic ulcers are very common. Though esophageal ulcers are rare, but it can happen due to alcohol abuse. Having rich fatty foods, caffeinated drinks and tobacco can lead to the buildup of stomach acids that erode the protective lining of the stomach, duodenum and esophagus.
Stress has become the part and parcel of modern living and it is the reason behind many chronic illnesses. So you can do some yoga and meditation to de-stress yourself. If you enjoy dancing you can join zumba or an aqua aerobics class to banish all the boredom associated with exercise. You can also play a sport that you love. Physical activity will help to release endorphins in the body, also known as the happy hormones, which will keep stress and depression at bay. Sometimes, people start smoking taking excess alcohol when they are stressed or depressed. So remaining stress free and maintaining a positive attitude helps in the long run to reduce the risks of developing peptic ulcers in the first place.
Scientists believe that one major cause of ulcerative colitis can be abnormal immune reaction in the intestine. Sometimes, bacteria and viruses can trigger the immune system to attack the inner lining of the large intestine. The immune system response causes inflammation.
Sometimes ulcerative colitis runs in families. Research reveals that abnormal genes appear in people with ulcerative colitis. However, there is no clear link between abnormal genes and ulcerative colitis.
Other than these factors, some food and the environmental factors can flare up ulcerative colitis. So how do you diagnose gastric ulcers? Here are some common methods:
The healthcare provider diagnoses ulcerative colitis with the following:
The healthcare provider may perform different medical tests to rule out other bowel disorders like irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn’s disease and celiac disease, which may cause symptoms similar to ulcerative colitis.
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