Stomach ulcer
A stomach ulcer is an open sore on the lining of your stomach. The most common symptom is a burning pain in your stomach that usually occurs after eating.
Not all stomach ulcers will cause pain – for some, the only evidence may be blood in your stool. In this instance, it’s important to get the cause confirmed.
Stomach ulcers affect digestive health, causing heartburn, indigestion and acid reflux.
You may not want to eat. Stomach ulcers may cause you to feel fuller than you are. You might feel sick or be sick.
Weight loss is another symptom.
Bad bacteria, H. pylori, can cause stomach ulcers. If you smoke, it can make infections of H. pylori worse, boosting colonisation.
A side effect of NSAIDs like aspirin and ibuprofen includes stomach ulcers.
Other risk factors include your diet (especially spicy foods) stress and alcohol.
Our naturopaths can recommend the right tests to diagnose the root cause of your stomach ulcers.
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