Peptic ulcers are small tiny
wounds on the surface of the internal lining of the stomach, first part of small
intestine or esophagus (food pipe). Peptic ulcer is caused as a result of a
bacterial infection caused by the corkscrew-shaped bacterium Helicobacter pylori
(H. pylori). Apart from these bacteria several other factors also play a
contributory role in Peptic Ulcer. These factors are regular use of pain
relievers (NSAIDs), smoking, excessive alcohol consumption and stress.
Esophageal ulcers also may occur and are typically associated with the reflux
(upward throwing of stomach acid) Burning pain is the most common peptic ulcer
symptom. The pain is caused by the ulcer and is aggravated by stomach acid
coming in contact with the ulcer. The characteristics of ulcer pain are very
typical. it is felt in any part between navel to breastbone. The pain lasts from
few minutes to many hours. The pain may have a flare at night during night time.
The peptic ulcer pain increases when the stomach is empty and gets better
temporarily by eating or taking antacids. Some of the worst signs of peptic
ulcer are nausea or vomiting, severe weight loss, vomiting of blood and passing
of dark or coffee ground blood in stool. Peptic ulcer is given different names
on the basis of the site where it is present in the upper gastrointestinal
tract. When it is in the stomach it is know as gastric ulcer, when it is in the
first part of duodenum it is know as duodenal ulcer, when it is in the esophagus
it is know as esophageal ulcer. If the peptic ulcer is not treated it may cause
internal bleeding and can make a hole through the wall of stomach or small
intestine, putting the patient at a risk of serious infection of abdominal
cavity (peritonitis). After healing the peptic ulcer may leave a scar tissue
which is a thick fibrous tissue. This leads to narrowing of the food passages.
This gives feeling of fullness, nausea and causes vomiting.
Things to be avoided for people suffering from peptic
ulcers:
Role of Homeopathy in Peptic
Ulcer:
Homeopathic medicines are very gentle and mild. Recurrent
problems of acidity and heartburn experienced by the person suffering from
peptic ulcer will find definite relief in his complains with homeopathic
medicines. The biggest advantage of homeopathic medicines in such situation is
that it will help in preventing peptic ulcer from progressing and will help in
faster healing of ulcer. Those who need to regularly depend on pain reliving
pills for their joint complains, of headaches or non specific body pains are at
higher risk of developing peptic ulcer. Homeopathy offers to treat those
conditions which require being dependant on such pain relievers on regular
basis. This is how homeopathy can be useful in multiple ways. As safe treatment
option for your recurrent pains as well as preventive treatment for future
health problems.
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