Stomach Ulcer - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Stomach ulcers - symptoms treatment --Causes of stomach ulcers-- The two main causes of ulcers of the stomach and small intestine are: - Helicobacter pylori bacteria - A class of painkillers called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories, (NSAIDs) Less common causes of stomach ulcers include: - Excess stomach acidity (hyperacidity) - this can occur for a range of reasons, including genetics, smoking, stress, and some foods - Zollinger-Ellison - a disease that causes an excess of stomach acid to be produced (rare) --Stomach ulcer symptoms-- A woman is lying down with abdominal pain. Pain is the main symptom of a stomach ulcer, either around the stomach or slightly higher up. The classic symptom of a stomach ulcer is indigestion, also called dyspepsia. Indigestion causes pain or discomfort in the stomach area. This symptom can be mistaken for heartburn, which can occur at the same time. Heartburn can be caused by acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It occurs slightly higher up from the stomach and is felt in the lower part of the chest. It is worth noting that not all stomach ulcers cause indigestion. Stomach ulcer symptoms tend to be more distinct than heartburn, but symptoms can still be vague. An ulcer tends to: - Produce a burning or dull pain in the stomach area - This pain is sometimes described as a "biting" or "gnawing" pain - Some people describe a hungry sensation - Weight loss - Nausea and/or vomiting - Not eating because of pain - Burping - Bloating - Pain may be relieved by eating, drinking, or taking antacids --Treating stomach ulcers-- If the doctor thinks there is a stomach ulcer, they may try to remove the cause by: If the cause is thought to be NSAIDs, they may change the type of painkiller being taken Trying the "test-and-treat" approach if the cause is thought to be H. pylori bacteria Once the cause has been removed, the symptoms of stomach ulcers can be treated by protecting the ulcer from acid while it heals. Drugs a doctor could prescribe include: * A proton pump inhibitor (PPI) - blocks acid producing cells. These drugs include: Dexlansoprazole, Esomeprazole, Omeprazole, Rabeprazole and Pantoprazole *H2-receptor antagonist - prevents stomach from producing excess acid. This includes: Cemetidine, Ranitidine, Famotidine and Nizatudine. *OTC antacids or alginate Drugs that protect the stomach lining - Pepto-Bismol, for instance * Antimicrobial drugs -- these are drugs that Helicobacter Pylori and they include: 1. Amoxilicin 2. Metronidazole 3. Clarithyromycin 4. Tetracycline. Symptoms often subside quickly following treatment. However, the treatment should be continued, especially if the ulcer is due to an H. pylori infection. It is also important to avoid drinking alcohol, smoking tobacco, and any trigger foods during treatment.

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