symthoms of having an ulcer

Question

what is the symptoms of having an ulcer or hyper acidity?

selmaS · Answer

No need to google foods to avoid...we do have a list of foods to avoid and food s that are safe as well as tips for lifestyle changes that can be helpful as well...to locate these lists, scroll down to the bottom of this screen and look for the hyper link for the Health Pages.

praline23 · Answer

Zantac is helpful.  150mg twice daily for a month or so. Then as needed. Google foods to avoid because there are a ton of foods that aggrevate. He should see a doctor though if he has the means to do so to be certain there isn't a bigger problem.

praline23 · Answer

Actually milk isn't a good intervention because it has protein in it . This causes more gastric acid to be secreted to break down the protein.

gericel · Answer

thank you so much for you descriptions between the 2 ailments..i think my brother experiencing the first one,,he tke zantac and feel relieved in some time,,

Annie_777 · Answer

I thought the diff b/w stomach ulcer and acid reflux is - the former hurts before or during eating, the latter hurts after eating; the former wakes you up at night, the latter keeps you from sleeping; the former response well to antacid, the latter is better to use apple cider vinegar.  

These are all excepted from hearsays.  Are they not correct?

selmaS · Answer

He needs to be seen by a Gastroenterologist to make a definitive Dx and will suggest the best course of treatment for ur brother.'

  Do make sure he sees a Dr. and post an update on his progress.

gericel · Answer

thank you so much for you reply:)

gericel · Answer

How do we treat on this kind of ailment? I think my brother experiencing that illness,,can you tell what drugs might help it cure?

selmaS · Answer

The major symptom of an ulcer is a burning or gnawing feeling in the stomach area that lasts between 30 minutes and 3 hours. This pain is often interpreted as heartburn, indigestion or hunger. The pain usually occurs in the upper abdomen, but sometimes it may occur below the breastbone. In some individuals the pain occurs immediately after eating. In other individuals, the pain may not occur until hours after eating. The pain frequently awakens the person at night. Weeks of pain may be followed by weeks of not having pain. Pain can be relieved by drinking milk, eating, resting, or taking antacids.
Appetite and weight loss are other symptoms. Persons with duodenal ulcers may experience weight gain because the persons eats more to ease discomfort. Recurrent vomiting, blood in the stool and anemia are other symptoms.

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