How can i help sore stomach?

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How can i help sore stomach?

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What is a stomach ulcer?

A stomach ulcer, also called a gastric ulcer, is a raw area or open sore that develops in the lining of the stomach. The stomach's lining has a protective layer of cells that produce mucus. The mucus prevents the stomach from being injured by stomach acids and digestive juices. When this protective layer is damaged, an ulcer may occur.

Stomach ulcers may develop from:

decreased resistance of the lining of the stomach to gastric acids

increased production of gastric acids

bacteria called Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori).

Stomach ulcers are more likely to occur in people who:

take anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen

drink alcohol

smoke tobacco

feel stressed.

Symptoms of stomach ulcer include:

gnawing, burning, aching, or hunger-like pangs 45 to 60 minutes after a meal or, less often, before a meal

pain that is relieved by eating food, taking antacids, or vomiting

nausea and vomiting

weight loss

fatigue.

Stomach ulcers respond well to treatment but recur in many people. Complications of untreated ulcers, which may require surgery, can include:

hemorrhage (massive bleeding)

perforation (a hole through the stomach wall produced by an ulcer)

obstruction (ulcer scarring that prevents passage of food).

Two to three percent of stomach ulcers become stomach cancer. It is important to report all continuing or recurrent symptoms to your doctor.

Follow your doctor's prescribed course of treatment. Keep your follow-up appointments. Also, you may want to make lifestyle changes such as:

Avoid tobacco.

Avoid alcohol.

Avoid drugs such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen that cause stomach inflammation. (Ask your doctor if you can substitute acetaminophen.)

Avoid strong tea, caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee, and colas.

Eat balanced, nutritious meals. Several small meals may be better than two or three large ones.

Learn how to manage stress

Get plenty of rest.

Exercise as recommended by your doctor.

Seek professional help for dealing with events that cause anxiety.

How can I help prevent stomach ulcers?

Follow your doctor's treatment plan and keep your follow- up appointments.

Change your lifestyle in ways that might help prevent ulcers.

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