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Peptic ulcers are open sores that develop on the inside lining of our stomach and the upper portion of our small intestine. The most common symptom of a peptic ulcer is stomach pain.

Peptic ulcers include:

1.Gastric ulcers that occur on the inside of the stomach

2. Duodenal ulcers that occur on the inside of the upper portion of your small intestine (duodenum)

The most common causes of peptic ulcers are infection with the bacterium Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) and long-term use of aspirin and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (Advil, Aleve, others). Stress and spicy foods do not cause peptic ulcers. However, they can make your symptoms worse.

Symptoms

1.Burning stomach pain

2.Feeling of fullness, bloating or belching

3.Fatty food intolerance

4.Heartburn

ulcers may cause severe signs or symptoms such as:

a. Vomiting or vomiting blood — which may appear red or black

b. Dark blood in stools, or stools that are black or tarry

C. Trouble breathing

d. Feeling faint

e. Nausea or vomiting

f. Unexplained weight loss

g. Appetite changes

Risk factors

In addition to taking NSAIDs, you may have an increased risk of peptic ulcers if you:

A. Smoke. Smoking may increase the risk of peptic ulcers in people who are infected with H. pylori.

B. Drink alcohol. Alcohol can irritate and erode the mucous lining of your stomach, and it increases the amount of stomach acid that's produced.

C. Have untreated stress.

D. Eat spicy foods.

Lifestyle and home remedies

You may find relief from the pain of a stomach ulcer if you:

Choose a healthy diet. Choose a healthy diet full of fruits, especially with vitamins A and C, vegetables, and whole grains. Not eating vitamin-rich foods may make it difficult for your body to heal your ulcer.

Consider foods containing probiotics. These include yogurt, aged cheeses, miso, and sauerkraut.

Consider eliminating milk. Sometimes drinking milk will make your ulcer pain better, but then later cause excess acid, which increases pain. Talk to your doctor about drinking milk.

Consider switching pain relievers. If you use pain relievers regularly, ask your doctor whether acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) may be an option for you.

Control stress. Stress may worsen the signs and symptoms of a peptic ulcer. Consider the sources of your stress and do what you can to address the causes. Some stress is unavoidable, but you can learn to cope with stress with exercise, spending time with friends or writing in a journal.

Don't smoke. Smoking may interfere with the protective lining of the stomach, making your stomach more susceptible to the development of an ulcer. Smoking also increases stomach acid.

Limit or avoid alcohol. Excessive use of alcohol can irritate and erode the mucous lining in your stomach and intestines, causing inflammation and bleeding.

Try to get enough sleep. Sleep can help your immune system, and therefore counter stress. Also, avoid eating shortly before bedtime.