Ulcers
It is a disease that affects the digestive system is widespread and spread all over the world is an ulcer that affects part of the stomach or affects the lining and mucosa in the stomach or in the twelve, often this ulcer in the first layer of the lining and begins this ulcer deeply and It is possible that a hole in the wall of the stomach can occur because of this ulcer. The gastric ulcers are not contagious and do not become cancerous, unlike the 12 ulcers that can turn into cancerous tumors. The length of the wound in the stomach ulcers is between 3 and 2.5 cm.
The most important causes of stomach ulcers
- The presence of a problem or damage to the mucous membrane of the stomach through acid hydrochloric acid.
- Bacterium Helicobacter pylori (Bacterium Helicobacter pylori). These bacteria are transmitted through contaminated water or by food. They are the most important germs that can infect the digestive system, especially the stomach, and cause many problems such as stomach ulcers and gastritis.
- A general weakness in the immune system of the mucous membrane of the stomach causes the presence of bacteria that cause stomach ulcers.
- A defect in the process of the extraction of hydrochloric acid concentration and concentration and this causes ulceration in the stomach.
- Genetic factor that gives cause of stomach ulceration.
- Psychological factors and neurological stress cause the possibility of ulcers in the stomach or the twelve.
- The use of some chronic drugs such as aspirin, and Kalibuprofen, a cause of gastric ulcers and duodenum.
- Smoking is a major factor in stomach ulcers.
- Drinking alcohol frequently leads to the formation and exacerbation of ulcers.
- Eating an unhealthy diet, irregular meals and omitting other meals.
- Some blood type carriers are exposed to gastric ulcer and duodenum.
- Who suffer from Zollinger syndrome and Ellison syndrome.
Symptoms of stomach ulcers
- The feeling of burning in the stomach and esophagus and at the same time the feeling of eating in the wall of the stomach as a result and this symptom occurs immediately after eating and during sleep and calms this feeling when eating.
- Total loss of appetite.
- Loss of weight.
- Nausea and frequent vomiting.
- The color of the stool changes to black because of blood in the stool.
- Anemia due to bleeding in the wall of the stomach.
Operation of gastric ulcer diagnosis
Gastric ulcer disease is diagnosed by three main methods performed by the specialist doctor:
- Gastric endoscopy, through which stomach ulcers can be seen.
- Examination of blood and stool samples to detect H. pylori.
- By examining the biopsy from the stomach during the endoscopy.
Treatment of stomach ulcers
- Stop ulcerative drugs such as aspirin.
- Use medications to inhibit stomach acid such as amprazole.
- Use of some of the antibiotics for spiral bacteria.