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GASTRITIS CAUSES, DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT (PEPTIC
ULCER, ACID PEPTIC DISEASE, GAS PROBLEMS)
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Gastritis Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment (Peptic
Ulcer, Acid Peptic Disease, Gas Problems)
Hydrochloric acid, or more commonly known as HCL,
is a strong acid with pH of 1.5-3.5 secreted in
the stomach. It is produced by the gastric cells
to help digest the food we eat. Due to strong
acidic pH, HCL can damage the lining of your
stomach that is prevented by a thick layer of
mucous membrane that covers the internal stomach
wall. However, there are some diseases and
stomach conditions that causes the depletion of
this protective layer. One of the common and
troublesome conditions is the stomach ulcers
(that develop inside the stomach), and duodenal
ulcers (that develop inside the duodenum (small
intestine). Stomach and peptic ulcers are common
in Asians particularly in those who work in the
gulf countries. What are common symptoms people
have if they have gas problems?
Source www.mayoclinic.org
Burning pain in stomach Heartburn/ food
regurgitation in the esophagus Fatty food
intolerance Bloating or belching Acid taste in
the mouth Feeling of fullness Nausea (feeling of
vomiting) Burning stomach pain and heartburn are
the most common symptoms experienced by people
with peptic ulcers. The aggravating factors
include empty stomach, increased production of
stomach acid and intake of certain foods and
medicines. The pain usually gets worse between
meals and at night. Studies and clinical trials
have shown that pain can be relieved by consuming
foods and beverages that buffer stomach acid,
exercise, and taking ant-acid medicines. Who
are more prone to get this GAS PROBLEM?
Source www.positivemed.com
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There are certain group of people who are more
prone to stomach problems due to environmental
factors and their lifestyle. These
may include People who eat spicy foods and
consumes excess alcohol People with poor eating
habits like irregular taking of food People
taking aspirin or other pain killers for a long
time Infection of stomach caused by H-Pylori can
cause peptic ulcers and gas problems People who
are overweight or obese How can it be managed?
Source blog.paleohacks.com
Managing gas problems is simple. Earlier stages
of most stomach conditions can be managed by
modifying your lifestyle and changing the way you
eat. Your body has a wonderful mechanism to
reduce the production of stomach acid and heal
the ulcer spontaneously however, it does
demand a little help from you by changing your
lifestyle. Consuming less spicy foods, eating
stomach-friendly foods such as bananas and
potatoes, avoiding binge drinking, and regular
exercise will help in the long term to prevent
stomach problems like peptic ulcers from
occurring.
Source www.kirstinscounter.com
Lifestyle Advice
Source www.verywell.com
The burning stomach pain of the stomach ulcers
can be relieved with following these lifestyle
home remedies (http//drsarfarazcares.com/blog/lif
estyle-diseases-and-its-significance/) Choose a
healthy diet and eat it after regular intervals
Limit alcohol consumption Get enough sleep (at
least 7-8 hours a day) Give up smoking Avoid
taking unnecessary medicines especially aspirin
and NSAIDs Control stress levels When to see a
physician immediately?
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If you feel that stomach pain is not relieving
even after taking precautionary measures and
modification of lifestyle its time to consult
a doctor for professional advice. Some warning
signs and symptoms that indicate an immediate
medical consult include Intense burning pain in
the stomach Blood in stools or black, tarry
stools Appetite changes Vomiting which may
appear red or black Feeling faint Unexplained
weight loss
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WRITTEN BY DR SARFARAZ AHMED I am Dr Sarfaraz
Ahmed (http//drsarfarazcares.com/), Specialist
Internal Medicine, Parco Health Care Center,
Doha, Qatar. I have initiated this blog as a way
of my contribution to make the world free of
lifestyle diseases. Each one of the article in
this blog will be handling with the cause, effect
on our daily life and solution to the common
health problems encounter in our life.