Health & Beauty Tips For A Better Live

Peptic ulcer refers to an eroded lesion in the gastric or intestinal mucosal lining. It is usually found in the stomach or the duodenum. Peptic ulcer commonly results from hyperacidity. Eating highly spiced foods, alcohol consumption, addiction to coffee and smoking contribute to the disease. It has now been found that peptic ulcer can be caused by a bacterium called Helicobacter pylori. Ingestion of certain drugs like aspirin can also cause ulcer. Another very interesting cause of peptic ulcer is emotional stress. The most common symptom in a patient with peptic ulcer is sharp and excruciating pain in the upper central abdomen. The pain is referred to by the patient as burning or gnawing in character. In case of gastric ulcer, the pain occurs about an hour after the meal. In case of duodenal ulcer, the pain occurs between meals and is relieved by intake of food. Peptic ulcer is often accompanied by excessive flatulence and gradual weakening of the body due to chronic loss of blood in stools. Ulcer can be treated by a proper diet. Bananas and milk should be taken aplenty everyday. The patient should drink 8 to 10 glasses of water a day. He must drink water half an hour before or one hour after a meal and not during the meal. In case of severe abdominal hemorrhage, rectal enema should be administered 4 times a day

• Follow a bland diet religiously.
• Eat food in small portions. This will make the digestion simpler. Eating three heavy, full meals will put an unnecessary strain on the already sore stomach. So, divide them into six smaller meals.
• Do not starve or miss meals. This will aggravate the condition. If there is no food in your stomach for the gastric juices to work on, they will continue to eat up the lining of your stomach.
• Relax before and after each meal.
• Avoid spicy and fried food. They hamper the healing process.
• Avoid citric fruits and juices, as they increase acidity.
• Avoid caffeine, along with chocolate, cola and alcohol.