A sore that develops on the lining of the oesophagus, stomach or small intestine.
Ulcers occur when stomach acid damages the lining of the digestive tract. Common causes include the bacteria H. Pylori and anti-inflammatory pain relievers including aspirin. Upper abdominal pain is a common symptom. Treatment usually includes medication to decrease stomach acid production. If it is caused by bacteria, antibiotics may be required.
Common ulcer symptoms include:
Discomfort between meals or during the night (duodenal ulcer)
Discomfort when you eat or drink (gastric ulcer)
Stomach pain that wakes you up at night
Feel full fast
Bloating, burning or dull pain in your stomach
Comes and goes days or weeks at a time
The discomfort lasts for minutes or hours
If your ulcer becomes perforated (torn), it becomes a bleeding ulcer. This can cause the following symptoms:
Nausea
Vomiting blood
Unexpected weight loss
Blood in your stool or dark stools
Pain in your back
RECOMMENDED HERBAL MEDICATIONS FOR ULCER:
Spirulina
Aloe vera
Meal cellulose
Chitosan
Propol
