Ulcer
Stomach ulcers, which are also known as gastric ulcers, are painful sores in the stomach lining. Stomach ulcers are a type of peptic ulcer disease. Peptic ulcers are any ulcers that affect both the stomach and small intestines.
Stomach ulcers occur when the thick layer of mucus that protects your stomach from digestive juices is reduced. This allows the digestive acids to eat away at the tissues that line the stomach, causing an ulcer. Stomach ulcers may be easily cured, but they can become severe without proper treatment.
What causes stomach ulcers?
Stomach ulcers are almost always caused by one of the following:
- an infection with the bacterium Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori)
- long-term use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen
Rarely, a condition known as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome can cause stomach and intestinal ulcers by increasing the body’s production of acid. This syndrome is suspected to cause less than 1 percent of all peptic ulcers.
Symptoms of stomach ulcers
A number of symptoms are associated with stomach ulcers. The severity of the symptoms depends on the severity of the ulcer.
The most common symptom is a burning sensation or pain in the middle of your abdomen between your chest and belly button. Typically, the pain will be more intense when your stomach is empty, and it can last for a few minutes to several hours.
Other common signs and symptoms of ulcers include:
- dull pain in the stomach
- weight loss
- not wanting to eat because of pain
- nausea or vomiting
- bloating
- feeling easily full
- burping or acid reflux
- heartburn, which is a burning sensation in the chest)
- pain that may improve when you eat, drink, or take antacids
- anemia, whose symptoms can include tiredness, shortness of breath, or paler skin
- dark, tarry stools
- vomit that’s bloody or looks like coffee grounds
Risk Factors for Ulcer
- Smoking
- Drinking alcohol
- Having type O blood
- Having other family members with peptic ulcer disease
Treatment for Ulcer
The recommended treatment for ulcer includes the following;
1. Aloe Vera Gel
Aloe Vera is one of the oldest medicinal plants in the lily family. The specie of Aloe Vera used, the Barbadensis Miller, contains about 75 nutritional compounds consisting of 20 minerals, 18 Amino acid and 12 Vitamins, which promotes health and well-being. The pure Aloe Vera gel from the center of the leaf have been lovingly extracted through a perfected process so you can experience the power of nature. The benefits of taking the Aloe Vera Gel are as follows;
- Promotes healthy Digestive System
- Detoxifies the body
- Stabilizes Blood Pressure
- Reduces inflammation
- Reduces stress levels
- Cleanses and detoxifies
- Helps alkalize the body
- Contains beneficial phytonutrients
- Excellent green superfood
- Gluten free
- Cleanses and detoxifies
- Helps alkalize the body
- Contains beneficial phytonutrients
- Excellent green superfood
- Gluten free




