Ulcer Pain remedies
The most common cause of ulcer is the invasion of the duodenum and gastric mucosa with a spiral bacteria called Helicobacter pylori. This bacterium decreases the power of mucosal defense against gastric acid.
Similar problems occur after consumption of aspirin and ibuprofen.
Ulcer can be completely asymptomatic, but usually people with ulcer experience abdominal pain. Ulcer incidence is highest at 30 years. The most common ulcers are the duodenal types.
Pain in the duodenal ulcer presents as a burning or painful hunger. The pain occurs in the upper abdomen and may radiate to the back. Pain is often attenuated by food. During the night the pain is more intense.
In gastric ulcer the pain is sharp and gets worse when you’re at the table. During the day it may be more pronounced.
Ulcer symptoms (other than pain): belching, loss of appetite (sometimes appears increased appetite), nausea, salivation (saliva in increased amounts).
Ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori will not heal until the infection is eradicated, but if aspirin or ibuprofen are the cause of the ulcer then the ulcer will heal by itself after you stop taking this drugs.
Here’s how you can relieve pain and prevent ulcer recurrences ulcer
- The pain can be alleviated if you take a drug with antacid drug. These products contain calcium, aluminum, magnezium. Attention: aluminum promotes constipation and magnesium the diarrhea.
- Inhibit the production of stomach acid. H2 blockers medicines have this effect. Examples: Famotidine, Ranitidine, Cimetidine. You can buy these drugs without a prescription. The discomfort will be diminished and ulcer will heal faster.
- Orange juice can trigger pain in case of ulcer. Do no drink this juice for a while.
- The milk is not good. The content of protein and calcium stimulates acid production. The ulcer may be aggravated.
- Yogurt on the other hand can reduce the effects of an ulcer. This is due to the composition of yogurt: Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Lactobacillus acidophilus.
- Helicobacter pylori has a natural enemy: garlic. Garlic is known as a natural antibiotic.
- Intestinal mucosa can be helped to heal if you use licorice as a remedy. It contains glycyrrhizic acid.
- Stress has no role in the development of an ulcer, but can lead to worsening symptoms. Stomach response to stress is the production of large amounts of acid.
- Quit smoking: an ulcer heals much harder if you smoke. It also increases the risk of relapse.
- Reduce alcohol consumption. Alcohol has a negative effect on the protective gastric mucosa.
- Drink large amounts of water 6-8 glasses of water a day. When you feel pain drink a full glass of water so stomach acid will be diluted.