Introduction to peptic ulcers
A peptic ulcer is usually caused by two different things – either a chronic inflammation of some sort or psychological stress.
A peptic ulcer occurs when the immune system is not able to get rid of an infection right away, which is when the ulcer has the time and the right conditions to form.
There is no doubt about it, peptic ulcers are very painful. However, there are natural ways to relieve the pain, and the most effective way is to alter the diet.
When a person has a peptic ulcer, it is best for them to eat more small meals each day instead of a smaller number of large meals. Overeating will lead to an aggravation of the ulcer.
It is also important to eat the right types of food that will not aggravate the ulcer and help to minimize the pain as well.
Symptoms
When a person has a peptic ulcer they will first and foremost be experiencing a great deal of abdominal pain. Other accompanying symptoms include bloating, nausea and vomiting as well.
There are many foods that can trigger these symptoms – foods that need to be avoided at all costs.
Foods that cause excessive acid production need to be cut out of the diet completely, because they can lead to abdominal pain and symptoms that are similar to heartburn. It is important to completely avoid chocolate, soda, coffee and any other food items with caffeine.
Even though dietary changes might not be able to cure the problem, they will definitely provide relief and make the healing process much faster and significantly less painful and uncomfortable as well.
Recommended foods
Honey can be used to decrease the pain of a peptic ulcer and it is also a great tasting remedy.
Not only will it decrease the pain, honey will help a person prevent peptic ulcers from occurring if eaten regularly.
Lotus root is very rich in starch and can help to improve the way the stomach is functioning.
Eggs are great also, because they have lecithin and cephalin, which will protect the gastric mucosa.
Yogurt is also excellent because it will kill off the bacteria that are at the root of the peptic ulcer. Another good option is low fat and non-fat milk products.
Seaweed is also good because it contains Vitamin A, and the Japanese consider this and cabbage to be the best possible cure for peptic ulcers.
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