These days, people have been consistent in referring all the health related blogs. They have been also looking at the health related subjects in newspapers, magazines and also social networking. Every day a new tip and a new disease have made people aware that how health is the prime necessity for all. Well, after scrolling a bit on the health subjects, I found the symptoms of peptic ulcers. After reading even further, I found the ABCs about peptic ulcer symptoms and I would like to give the synopsis on how they go on multiplying.
Peptic ulcers: A handout that has everything!
When we talk about peptic ulcers, they are the painful sores that are lined up in the stomach or the-the small intestine, which is called the duodenum. No single cause of ulcer has been found right today. But, it is clear that an ulcer is actually the end result of an imbalance between the digestive fluids in the stomach and the duodenum.
They are actually caused by an infection with a type of bacteria which is called as Helicobacter Pylori. It is also caused by the long-term usage of the no steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), example aspirin and ibuprofen. It is also caused by the excess acid or hyperacidity in the stomach which is actually related to genetics, stress or certain foods. In few cases, excess chewing of tobacco also causes an ulcer.
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Peptic Ulcer Symptoms:
Well, there are many symptoms that lead to peptic ulcers. A few of them are as follows:
- A very common symptom of peptic ulcer is the burning sensation or irritation in the area between your chest and the belly.
- There is enough bloating which causes swelling in the abdomen.
- Heartburn that is associated with the esophagus in this the tube that goes from your throat to your stomach gets annoyed by the acidic presence which comes up from your stomach.
- Nausea or vomiting is the common symptom of peptic ulcer.
- In most severe cases, it includes darker or black stool which is also caused by intense bleeding.
- Weight-loss is one of the major peptic ulcer symptoms.
- Blood found in vomiting.
Complications which are associated with the ulcers:
When we talk about complications, there are many complications which are associated with the peptic ulcers. The long you wait for the treatment, the sooner it multiplies. Hence, you should immediately consult your doctor for the treatment and follow the dos and the don’ts which they prescribe.
How can ulcers be diagnosed?
Well, peptic ulcer diagnosis and the treatment actually depend on the symptoms and the severity of your ulcer. So, to diagnose an ulcer, your medical practitioner will review your medical history with the symptoms and the prescriptions and will guide you.
There are following surgeries which turn out to be useful. Yes, doctors do advise antibiotics, but if that doesn’t work then doctors follow the following therapies:
1 – The upper endoscopy:
This is related with the insertion of a small tube with the help of the throat and into the stomach for looking at the abnormalities.
2 – The barium X-ray therapy:
In this method, a thick white liquid is given you to drink. Whatever the results are found, it will be found in X-Ray examination.
3 – The endoscopic biopsy:
In this case, a piece of stomach tissue is removed so that it can be further helpful in carrying out analysis.
