PEPTIC ULCER DISEASE
Peptic ulcer is defined as a sore that develops on the lining of the oesophagus, stomach or small intestine. Peptic ulcer is mostly in to forms.
- The gastric ulcers which occurs on the inside of the stomach.
- The duodenal ulcers develops on the inside of the upper part of the small intestine (duedonum)
Symptoms of peptic ulcer
- Nausea
- Heart burn
- Bleching, bloating and sometimes constipation
- Stomach ache, commonly burning stomach ache
When peptic ulcer becomes severe, it displays more severe symptoms. These symptoms includes;
- Vomiting, or vomiting blood
- Dark stool
- A change in appetite
Causes of peptic ulcer
Ulcers can be developed from several causes which includes,
- A bacteria; Helicobacter pylori is a bacteria that lives in the mucous layer. It causes inflammation in the stomach linen.
- The use of analgesics; Regular use of certain pain relievers can be harmful on the stomach walls. Examples are aspirin and other non steroidal anti - inflammatory drugs
Aside from the causes of peptic ulcers, there are also some risk factors that poises you to peptic ulcer
- When you smoke, you are at risk of developing a peptic ulcer disease
- When drink alcohol
- Eating of spicy foods increases your risk of peptic ulcer
- When you have untreated stress
How do you prevent yourself?
- Work on your diet, avoid spicy foods
- Protect yourself from infections
- Reduce your intake or usage of pain relievers
See a doctor if you develop any of the symptoms