Stomach Ulcers

Stomach ulcers are sores along your stomach’s lining. The condition is quite common and is fairly mild and treatable.

Men are thought to be more at risk of getting stomach ulcers. It was predicted that around 60% of men will get them sometime in their life. However, it was also thought that approximately 10% of all people will have a stomach ulcer at some point in life as well.

Mobidoctor’s GPs can help you uncover the causes of your stomach ulcer. Treatment will then be dependent upon the causative factors of the disease. Don’t hesitate to talk to one of our physicians about your stomach ulcer today.

A stomach ulcer is a sore that develops on the lining of the stomach. While some people may not experience any pain, others may feel a burning sensation in their stomach as the ulcer worsens.

Others might observe an increased occurrence of indigestion compared to their usual experiences or have episodes of nausea and vomiting.

Grave symptoms to be alert to include blood in your vomit, black-coloured stools, or abrupt, persistent, and unrelenting stomach pain. If you experience any of these symptoms, it is imperative to consult a doctor promptly.

A stomach ulcer develops when the stomach acid erodes the lining. Several potential factors can contribute to this:

• Bacterial infection
  
  
• Adverse effects of commonly used medications like aspirin or ibuprofen
  
  
• Smoking is also believed to raise the risk of stomach ulcer development.

Treatment for stomach ulcers typically results in most cases resolving within a couple of months. According to the underlying cause of your ulcer, your doctor will recommend a treatment plan.

For instance, antibiotics may be prescribed if a bacterial infection is identified as the culprit. If aspirin or ibuprofen is contributing to the issue, switching to an alternative medication like paracetamol is likely to be advised.

In some cases, your doctor may prescribe you a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) to reduce the amount of acid in your stomach, which can help speed up the healing process of the ulcers.

If indigestion is one of your symptoms, you may avoid foods that trigger it until your ulcers heal. However, no scientific evidence suggests that eliminating specific foods, such as spicy ones, will accelerate the healing of your ulcers.

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Approximately one in ten people will experience Gastric Ulcers, also known as Stomach Ulcers, during their lifetime. This type of ulcer is an open sore that develops on the lining of the stomach and is more common among men over the age of sixty.

The good news is that this relatively prevalent condition is typically not very severe. Once a doctor has identified the root cause, there are treatment options available that can accelerate the healing process. If you are encountering stomach issues, don't hesitate to consult with one of our doctors for assistance today.