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What Is a Stomach (Gastric) Ulcer?

Stomach Ulcers also known as gastric ulcers are painful, open sores in the lining of the stomach. This happens when the mucus lining of the stomach becomes ineffective. The acid produced by the stomach tissue starts damaging the mucus of the stomach, and slowly the mucus layer gets worn off and stops functioning normally. Stomach Ulcers are treated well when diagnosed properly, but can also cause significant changes when left untreated. Usually, stomach Ulcers are common in Western Countries and easy to treat too. Stomach Ulcers are one of the types of Peptic Ulcers. Peptic Ulcers are ulcers that affect the stomach as well as the small intestine especially the duodenum. 

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Different Types of Stomach Ulcers

  • Gastric ulcer is one of the types of peptic ulcer. The peptic ulcer has two types namely Esophageal and Duodenal ulcers. 
  • Esophageal Ulcers occur in the lining of the esophagus. Oesophagus is the tube that connects the throat and mouth to the stomach cavity.
  • Duodenal ulcers occur in the duodenum, which is the uppermost part of the small intestine. 
  • Usually, all ulcers share a similar pathology only the location of the ulcer defines the type of the ulcer.

Causes Of The Gastric Ulcer

The most important causes of gastric or stomach ulcers are as follows:

  • Infection with the H pylori bacteria.
  • Prolonged use of NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory drugs) like aspirin and ibuprofen.
  • Hyperacidity or excess stomach acidity.
  • Stressful state of mind.
  • Genetics.
  • Habits like smoking and drinking alcohol.
  • Foods causing hyperacidity.
  • Zollinger- Ellison syndrome which increases gastric juice production in the stomach leading to hyperacidity.
  • Old age people are at high risk.

Symptoms of Gastric Ulcer

Many symptoms are associated with gastric ulcers; the severity of the symptoms depends upon how much the ulcer is!

The most common symptom seen is a burning sensation in the middle of the chest or near the belly button or in the whole abdomen sometimes. The pain is typically more intense when you are empty stomach. It usually lasts for a few minutes to hours later. The pain is described as “biting” or “gnawing “pain in the stomach.

The classic symptom of gastric ulcer is indigestion also known as dyspepsia. 

Heartburn can also be caused by acid reflux or gastro-oesophageal reflux also known as GERD. It is felt in the lower chest and upper part of the stomach.

Other symptoms of a stomach ulcer include –

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Bloating
  • Burping
  • Weight loss
  • Loss of appetite
  • Pain decreases after eating or drinking.
  • The sensation of fullness in the stomach.
  • Heartburn
  • Dark stools
  • Tiredness
  • Anaemia in some cases

Diagnosis Of Stomach Ulcer

For diagnosis of the stomach ulcer, the doctor may ask you various questions regarding your pain or any prescription medications going on. 

Usually, to rule out the H Pylori infection, the doctor asks you to do a laboratory investigation of the stools and also check the breath test.

If there is bleeding from the stools, then a few further investigations are needed like –

  • Barium Swallow – the patient is asked to drink a thick white liquid that coats the upper gastrointestinal tract and the X-ray is taken to rule out the defect.
  • Endoscopy – A thin tube is inserted into your mouth and further into your stomach to the small intestine. This test helps to look into any ulcers or any bleeding from the tissues.
  • Biopsy- A biopsy of the stomach tissue is also done and sent to the laboratory in some cases to rule out the cause of the ulcer if it is malignant or not. 

Treatment Options For Stomach Ulcer

Conventional treatment 

The treatment of stomach ulcers depends upon the cause of the ulcer. The symptoms of the ulcer can be treated by protecting the ulcer from the acid produced.  Certain drugs help to heal the ulcer like – 

  • Proton pump inhibitors which block the acid-producing cells.
  • H2 receptor antagonists which prevents the stomach from producing the excess acid.
  • Antacids.
  • Use of probiotics
  • Bismuth supplement

If the ulcer is due to H Pylori infection then the treatment must be continued for a long period of time. 

In some cases, surgery is the mode of treatment where the ulcer continues to return. Surgery helps to 

  • Remove the ulcer.
  • Tie the bleeding blood vessels.
  • Sewing the tissue from the other site to the affected site.
  • Cut off the nerve which helps in controlling the acid production.

Natural Remedies For Stomach Ulcer 

Natural remedies or treatments for gastric ulcers include Ayurveda, Homeopathy and dietary supplements that focus on addressing the root cause of the issue. Gastric ulcer is caused when the stomach lining is affected and not able to function normally. Natural supplements are believed to balance and improve the functioning of the stomach tissue and strengthen immunity. To know more about our trendsetting products consult one of our doctors.

Natural ingredients like Argentinum nitricum, Causticum, Natrum Phos, and Aloe vera have shown good results in clinical studies in gastric ulcers. 

  • Fagopyrum – Studies suggest that this natural remedy may help in normalizing gastric secretions. [1] https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/fstr/12/3/12_3_199/_article/-char/ja/
  • Argentinum Nitricum – Studies suggest that this natural remedy may help in reducing acid reflux. [2]
  • Piper longum Pippali – studies suggest that this natural herb may help in improving digestion and reducing inflammation. [3] 
  • Withania Somnifera Ashwagandha – studies suggest that this natural remedy is believed to improve digestion and proper assimilation of nutrients.
  • Milk Thistle – studies suggest that this natural remedy is believed to regulate bowel movements and eliminate toxins from the body. [4] 
  • Syzygium aromaticum Lavanga – Studies suggest that this remedy may help to strengthen the stomach mucosal lining. [5]  

Diet Recommendations For Gastric Ulcer

Diet plays a crucial role in maintaining and preventing further progress in the stomach ulcer. Certain foods are good to be taken as they help to promote healthy tissue growth of the stomach and help to fight the infection against the H pylori bacteria. 

The foods to be consumed are as follows-

  • Foods good in probiotics like yogurt, and tempers are rich in good bacteria which help to fight against the H pylori infection.
  • Foods rich in dietary high fiber are shown to reduce the risk of developing stomach ulcers like apples, pear, oats, etc. Fibrous foods help to lower the acid amount in your stomach, and it also reduces the bloating and pain in the stomach.
  • Foods rich in Vitamin C like tomatoes, oranges, legumes, red bell pepper, kiwi, strawberries, broccoli, etc play an important role in wound healing. 
  • Foods rich in vitamin A like sweet potato are shown to help shrink the ulcers and also prevent them.
  • Vitamin foods like carrots, spinach, cantaloupe, and beef are shown to be beneficial.
  • Zinc also plays an important role in maintaining a healthy immune system and healing wounds. Foods like oysters, spinach, and beef are good in zinc. 
  • Selenium also reduces infection complications and promotes wound healing. Foods like nuts; fishes like tuna are rich source of selenium.
  • Olive oil also helps to boost the immune power so it is beneficial to add to your diet.

Foods to be avoided are like –

  • Milk is said to be avoided as it has shown no significant improvement in the acidic nature of the stomach. Earlier doctors used to advise drinking milk but milk can’t prevent ulcers but actually, it makes the condition worse.
  • Alcohol is to be avoided if you have an ulcer or are prone to it. Alcohol directly damages the lining of the digestive tract and promotes ulceration of the tissues.
  • Fatty foods can worsen the condition as they are not easily digested and can cause more bloating and pain in the abdomen. 
  • Spicy food can trigger the pain, so it is better to be avoided.
  • Chocolate in some cases can worsen the ulceration and the pain increases. So it is better to be avoided in case of ulcers.
  • Coffee is also seen to make acid reflux hence it is better to be omitted.

Home Remedies For Stomach Ulcers

Along with the help of dietary foods certain home remedies with the help of the foods available at home can help to reduce the pain in stomach ulcers.

  • Honey is shown to be very effective in the case of stomach ulcers.  Honey must be consumed regularly as it is antimicrobial and also has anti-inflammatory properties.
  • Garlic is also seen to be effective. Eating two cloves of garlic daily can be seen as effective to treat ulcers.
  • Chamomile has also proved to have anti-inflammatory properties. It is advised to drink chamomile tea regularly to decrease the pain and bloating sensation.
  • Aloe vera is also very much beneficial in soothing inflammatory pain. 

Natural remedies for Gastric ulcers are a combination of Homeopathic formulations, Ayurvedic herbs, and dietary supplements. These natural supplements along with an improved lifestyle and adequate diet can help to address all the aspects of Gastric ulcers. Biogetica combines all these natural remedies to target gastric ulcers in an integrated manner from its root cause so that the effects can last for a long time. All the Biogetica products are strongly supported with clinical data from Ayurveda and Homeopathy and are supported by modern research and clinical trials. If you want to know natural, safe, and effective natural remedies for improving your digestive system with regards to gastric ulcers or consult a doctor for free, please click on the link:  https://www.biogetica.com/is-there-any-treatment-to-cure-peptic-ulcers/

 

About The Author

Dr. Shivani Desai
Dr. Shivani Desai

Dr Shivani R Desai is an Md in Ayurveda. She is considered as one of the leading research scientists in natural medicine today and has published numerous peer reviewed studies. Dr Shivani has joined Biogetica owing to her passion for natural helping people and changing lives. She embodies the Biogetica ideals of bringing nature back to medicine and whole person healing back to mankind.

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