What is a Peptic Ulcer?

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What is a Peptic Ulcer?

A ulcer that appears in first part of the small intestine is called a peptic ulcer. In more severe cases, an open wound is the result of the lining of the stomach, the tissue underneath and sometimes the muscle being eroded. It can take around eight to twelve weeks for them to heal with the right care and attention, and there is much you can do to alleviate the symptoms.

Symptoms

Symptoms start anytime between 45-60 minutes after eating and include a burning sensation in the stomach. Many have lower back pain, some may vomit or at the very least feel nauseous and many experience a choking sensation.

Ulcers can bleed and cause the individual to wake in the night. If you think you have a peptic ulcer you should visit a doctor for confirmation.

Causes

The ulcer comes about because the acids in the stomach start burning the stomach itself. The stomach is lined with a mucous that protects it from the acid but some do not have the protective mucous lining, or the acid is too strong and burns through it.

As stress leads to increased acid production, it is known that stress also plays a major part in this condition.

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