Experiencing Gastric Ulcer? Understand the symptoms and treatment!

June 10, 2022
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Experiencing Gastric Ulcer? Understand the symptoms and treatment!

Ulcer is often said to be a harmless disease and sometimes even underestimated by many people. Though ulcers can be a serious disease if it has entered the stage of complications. What is an ulcer? Let's discuss in the following health article.

Understanding Ulcer Pain

Ulcer pain in medical terms is also called dyspepsia which means the disease is caused by a disturbance in the stomach. There are many different types of dyspepsia, such as mild and severe dyspepsia and each sufferer will experience symptoms to different treatment methods. Dyspepsia can last for weeks or months.

Prompt and appropriate treatment for ulcer sufferers is very important. This is because heartburn that has developed into acute, requires immediate help as possible. Therefore, it is important for you to understand what are the symptoms that occur when an ulcer attacks.

Ulcer Pain Symptoms

Ulcer Pain Symptoms
Upper abdominal discomfort

Heartburn appears with different symptoms for each sufferer. The most common symptom of heartburn is the sensation of severe pain in the stomach. This pain usually occurs at one point first and then is very likely to spread throughout the abdominal area. In addition, other symptoms that can occur are:

  • Upper abdominal discomfort
  • Nauseous
  • vomit
  • Bloated
  • Heartburn
  • burp
  • Loss of appetite
  • Weight loss

In some cases, the pain is so severe that it is difficult to sit still or walk.

Causes of Ulcer Pain

The cause of ulcers is often difficult to determine because of the many risk factors that can occur. However, there are a number of factors that generally occur a lot, namely:

  1. The habit of eating too fast

When you eat too fast, you don't give your body enough time to digest the food properly. This can lead to problems like gas and bloating.

  1. Consumption of eating too much

Everything is not good if too much, so also when consuming food. If you eat large amounts, your stomach has to work harder to digest all the food. This can cause discomfort and pain in the upper abdomen.

  1. often consumption of carbonated drinks

Dyspepsia can also be caused by carbonated drinks. Carbonation can irritate the stomach lining and cause discomfort and pain. Therefore, it is highly recommended for those of you who like carbonated drinks not to drink too much.

Causes of dyspepsia

  • GERD: Gastroesophageal reflux disease is the most common cause of dyspepsia. GERD is caused by reflux of acid from the stomach into the esophagus. This can cause inflammation and irritation of the lining of the esophagus, as well as other symptoms such as chest pain and difficulty swallowing.
  • Helicobacter pylori bacterial infection: Helicobacter pylori is a bacterium that can infect the stomach and small intestine.
  • Gastritis: Gastritis or inflammation of the stomach caused by infection of the stomach lining or alcohol abuse.
  • Gastric Ulcer (Peptic Ulcer): Peptic ulcer disease is a condition where there are sores on the lining of the stomach or small intestine. These sores are caused by bacteria or too much acid is produced in the stomach.
  • Appendicitis: Appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix, a small organ that hangs over the large intestine.

Ulcer Pain Treatment

How to cure ulcer disease or dyspepsia pain can vary depending on the cause of the pain.

If the pain is caused by a peptic ulcer, medications such as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) or H2 blockers may be taken as directed by your doctor to reduce stomach acid and help the ulcer heal. In addition, painkillers can also be given, this depends on how severe the stomach ulcer is.

If the cause of dyspepsia is unknown, treatment that can be done includes more lifestyle and dietary changes.

Tips to prevent Ulcers Pain

There are many things a person can do to help prevent heartburn from recurring. Here are some easy tips that can be done:

  1. Avoid eating large portions. Try to divide your meals into smaller portions and eat more frequently throughout the day.
  2. Chew your food thoroughly. This will help you digest them better and reduce the chances of indigestion or heartburn.
  3. Avoid drinking caffeinated beverages or eating spicy foods close to mealtime, as they can worsen symptoms.
  4. Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water throughout the day.
  5. Exercise regularly; it can help improve digestion and maintain your overall body health.
  6. If you smoke, try to quit; Smoking can worsen digestive problems.

So, dyspepsia is a condition that can cause many problems and if not treated immediately can lead to serious complications for health. Intensive and professional care is needed to maintain the stability of your stomach health. If you experience any of the symptoms of dyspepsia, immediately consult Our Internist at Royal Progress Hospital, services ranging from consultation to available treatments can assist you in dealing with ulcers pain.

Konsultasi

Prof. Dr. dr. Daldiyono H, SpPD-KGEH
Konsultan Gastroenterologi-Hepatologi
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dr. Hariyono, SpPD, FINASIM
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