PEPTIC ULCERS

 PEPTIC ULCERS

Are sores that affect the lining of the stomach or the upper portion of the small intestine.

Ulcers in the stomach are called gastric ulcers wile in duodenum are called duodenal ulcers.

CAUSES OF PEPTIC ULCERS

Erosion of mucus coating the lining of stomach or duodenum which results into the action of digestive enzymes and acid.

The mucus can be broken by bacteria called Helicobacter pylori.

Other causes are medicines, smoking, taking excess alcohol, stress and caffeine.

SYMPTOMS OF PEPTIC ULCERS.

• Burning pain in the stomach or in the middle of the thorax.
• Tiredness and weakness.
• Nausea and vomiting.
• Blood drops in vomit or stool.
• Heartburn.

COMPLICATION OF PEPTIC ULCERS

Untreated ulcers can turn out to be more awful over the long haul. They can prompt other more serious unexpected issues, for example,

• Hole: An opening creates in the covering of the stomach or small digestive system and causes a disease. An indication of a punctured ulcer is unexpected, extreme stomach torment.
• Interior dying: Draining ulcers can bring about huge blood misfortune and consequently require hospitalization. Indications of a draining ulcer incorporate unsteadiness, tipsiness, and dark stools.
• Scar tissue: This is thick tissue that creates after a physical issue. This tissue makes it challenging for food to go through your gastrointestinal system. Indications of scar tissue incorporate heaving and weight reduction.

Each of the three intricacies are serious and may require a medical procedure. Look for critical clinical consideration on the off chance that you experience the accompanying side effects.

• abrupt, sharp stomach torment
• blacking out, extreme perspiring, or disarray, as these might be indications of shock
• blood in regurgitation or stool
• midsection that is hard to the touch
• stomach torment that deteriorates with development yet improves with lying totally still

PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF PEPTIC ULCERS.

Peptic ulcers can be prevented by avoiding smoking, excess alcohol, avoiding foods that irritate the stomach like peppery foods, citrus fruits and acidic foods because they worsen stomach ulcers.

• Not drinking more than two beverage alcohol per day
• Not mixing alcohol with medications.