You get over it, that after meals and late at night your stomach or duodenum hurts. Added to this is heartburn, less often nausea, vomiting and indigestion. .. You don't even have to look at calendar, You know great, What's going on. Yes, They are good friends – ulcers! They are in the form of crates in the shape of crater, They are sucking in the mucosa of the stomach or duodenum. Stress is responsible for them in widespread. This is not entirely true, Although stress can actually intensify the symptoms of peptic ulcer disease. In fact, bacteria are to blame for ulcers. They are called Helicobacter pylori (They just got their explorers: Nobel Prize in the field of medicine!), They are responsible for 80 proc. cases of disease, gastric peptic ulcer i 90 proc. cases of duodenal peptic ulcer disease. At the same time, ulcers are formed only at 10 proc. people, in which these bacteria were detected! It all depends on it, The body will react to their presence.
Ulcers are the result of the body's defense against these bacteria. Trying to destroy the intruder, The immune system destroys the stomach or duodenum epithelium, bringing more harm than good.
Helicobacter pylori move via food, So you can avoid them, Caring for hygiene (First of all, washing your hands after using the toilet, coming home, before eating). However, most people get infected in their childhood, When putting your hands into your mouth is a daily custom. In addition, to get infected, It is enough to use common dishes or kiss. So it's really hard to protect yourself from these bacteria.
It is not entirely known, Why some Helicobacter pylori carriers get ulcers, and others don't. In addition to stress, such causes are mentioned, like a genetic tendency (u 50 proc. ulcers the disease occurs family), Excessive production of stomach acids, Excess painkillers.
Bacteria tests are available in pharmacies (Helicotest for around 40 zloty) A drop of blood from the finger is applied to the test field, and after a few minutes he reads the result. Vertical dark red line says about it, that there are antibodies in the blood IgG anti -H.P., testifying with a very high probability of bacteria or recently infected. But attention! A positive test result does not exaggerate, that we have ulcers. We can only be carriers of bacteria! You have to see a doctor then, to order further research (np. gastroscopy).
Untreated peptic ulcer disease can cause dangerous complications: bleeding, Even the perforation of the ulcer (interruption of the stomach wall, Very dangerous condition requiring immediate intervention of the surgeon). Because the disease is caused by bacteria, It is treated with antibiotics. They are taken together with drugs that reduce the secretion of hydrochloric acid by the stomach. The treatment continues 2-3 weeks and must be brought to an end. Thanks to it, ulcers are almost no longer removed!
In the treatment of ulcers, it is also important to maintain a proper diet. It allows you to alleviate the unpleasant symptoms of the disease. That is why it is worth giving up foods, which caused ailments (Certainly coffee and tea!), quit smoking and avoid taking painkillers. Sharp spices are also inadvisable (pepper, red pepper, chilli) chocolate, alcohol, Cola drinks, citruses and fruity juices, fried and fatty dishes. Symptoms of peptic ulcer disease soothes a diet based on large amounts of fiber (You will find it in vegetables, dark bread, coarsely "ground groats, dark rice). Very good effects on ulcers bring the treatment with raw cabbage juice. Eat without rush, thoroughly chewing every bite. Remember, to eat the last meal at least two hours before going to sleep! It should not be too abundant. The stomach produces the most acid in the evening; and excess food also increases its production.