Ulcer Pain

Ulcer pain

      There are some tips to heal your ulcer:

• Do not smoke.
• Avoid anti-inflammatories such as aspirin and ibuprofen.
• Avoid caffeine, alcohol and milk (or limit yourself to small amounts and only when your stomach is full).
• Avoid spicy foods when you feel pain or any other food that increases the pain.

For how long can one takes drugs?

      Treatment to get rid of H. pylori will require approximately two to three weeks. Usually, the medication will not exceed eight weeks. Most ulcers are then cured. If your symptoms return after stopping the medication, your doctor may suggest you take the low dose and continue taking them even when you have no symptoms to prevent the recurrence of ulcers.

Does my diet has an effect on the ulcer?

      It is possible but this is not the case for everyone. Certain foods and liquids are more likely to aggravate your pain, such as coffee, decaffeinated coffee, tea, cocoa, chocolate, meat concentrates, alcohol, black pepper, chili powder , mustard seeds or nutmeg. You may need to avoid these foods to see if your condition improves. You should a balanced diet. If you drink alcoholic or caffeinated beverages, take them at mealtime and in small quantities. When you are ill, take several small meals. This may help you.

      The ulcer symptoms often disappear during pregnancy because the stomach produces less acid. If your ulcer become painful during pregnancy, your doctor may suggest you take antiacids, sucralfate or H2 blockers. You should never take misoprostol during pregnancy.Although ulcers may improve during pregnancy, heartburn is common in recent months because your baby grows and puts pressure on your stomach. Take several small meals and avoid eating before bedtime. Avoid drinking when you eat.