{"id":16362,"date":"2023-08-10T17:23:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-10T17:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/agilusdiagnostics.com\/blogs\/stomach-ulcer-symptoms-causes-and-treatments\/"},"modified":"2026-02-05T07:22:26","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T07:22:26","slug":"stomach-ulcer-symptoms-causes-and-treatments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/agilusdiagnostics.com\/blogs\/stomach-ulcer-symptoms-causes-and-treatments\/","title":{"rendered":"Stomach Ulcer : Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"color: #2e2e2e;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the stomach lining is damaged, open sores called stomach ulcers can form. <\/span><strong>Gastric ulcers<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are another name for stomach ulcers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>What Exactly Is A Stomach Ulcer?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"color: #2e2e2e;\">Gastric ulcers, commonly referred to as stomach ulcers, are abrasive lesions on the stomach lining. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The other <\/span><strong>types of ulcers <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">include peptic ulcers, which affect the stomach and small intestines.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> When the thick coating of mucus that shields your stomach from digestive fluids is thinner than normal, stomach ulcers develop. This makes it possible for the stomach&apos;s lining tissues to become eroded by the digestive acids, leading to an ulcer. Although <\/span><strong>stomach ulcers<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are usually treatable, if left untreated, they can worsen.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>What Are the Signs of Stomach Ulcers?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"color: #2e2e2e;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Typical stomach ulcer signs include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discomfort in between meals (duodenal ulcer)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uncomfortable eating or drinking (gastric ulcer)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stomach discomfort that keeps you awake at night<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feeling full quickly<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bloating, burning, or dull stomach ache<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain comes and departs in intervals of days or weeks<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"color: #2e2e2e;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your ulcer turns into a bleeding ulcer if it is perforated (torn). The following signs could result from this:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.srlworld.com\/blogs\/nausea-causes-treatment-home-remedies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nausea<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">spitting up blood<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unexpected loss of weight<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having black or bloody stools<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having back pain<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>What Causes Stomach Ulcers?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"color: #2e2e2e;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helicobacter pylori are largely responsible for ulcers. This infection is caused by bacteria. The pain and discomfort may get worse because of the acids in the meals we eat. Another typical cause of ulcers is the long-term use of aspirin or ibuprofen, both of which act as anti-inflammatory drugs. Spicy meals and stress can exacerbate an ulcer. Other causes of <\/span><strong>stomach ulcers<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are alcohol and tobacco. In addition to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.srlworld.com\/blogs\/diagnostics-beyond-diagnosis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">radiation therapy<\/a> and severe disease, stomach ulcers have been linked to both.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>How Are Ulcers Diagnosed?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"color: #2e2e2e;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An endoscopy may be performed. A small, flexible tube with a camera attached is inserted down your throat and into your stomach during this treatment. Your doctor will check for H. pylori in your blood, breath, or stool. They can also examine a sample of the lining of your stomach. If you often take aspirin or other anti-inflammatory medications, your doctor will also inquire.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #2e2e2e;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Also Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.srlworld.com\/blogs\/blood-culture-test-purpose-procedure-results-cost\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blood Culture Test &#8211; Purpose Procedure Results Cost<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>How Are Ulcers Treated?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"color: #2e2e2e;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To treat an H. pylori infection, your doctor will prescribe you an antibiotic medication. You must take it for two to three weeks. Additionally, your doctor might advise triple therapy. It contains a protein pump inhibitor and two antibiotics (PPI). Your doctor may advise using medications to lower stomach acids as an <\/span><strong>ulcer treatment<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These may need to be taken for up to 8 weeks. Ulcers may also be treated with a number of other medications.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #2e2e2e;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">H2 blockers and PPIs are two different types of medications that lessen the amount of acid your stomach produces. An over-the-counter antacid offers momentary relief. Alcohol and smoking exacerbate the discomfort. In extreme circumstances, surgery can be required. Untreated ulcers deteriorate. Your doctor might advise misoprostol if aspirin and other anti-inflammatory drugs aggravate your stomach.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #2e2e2e;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A balanced diet that includes a variety of forms of fibre also helps in stomach ulcer treatment naturally, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fruits and vegetables like apples, pears, sweet potatoes, and Brussels sprouts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legumes such as black beans, peas, and lentils<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nuts and seeds (including nut butter)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whole grains like oats, bran, and barley are examples of<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"color: #2e2e2e;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Call your doctor if you believe you have a stomach ulcer. You can discuss your symptoms and treatment options with one another.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #2e2e2e;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Agilus Diagnostics, a subsidiary of Fortis Healthcare Limited<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When the stomach lining is damaged, open sores called stomach ulcers can form. 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