Causes and Symptoms of Peptic Ulcers - Everything You Need to Know

Peptic ulcers occur when open sores develop in the inner mucous lining of the stomach and duodenum. This is a common health issue in the U.S. that occurs in about 4 million people per year.

There are two types of peptic ulcers,

• Gastric ulcers
• Duodenal ulcers
  

Causes of peptic ulcers

Peptic ulcers are mainly caused by H. pylori infection. A bacterial infection caused by helicobacter pylori bacteria. These bacteria live in more than 75% of the worldwide population. Most of the time, it does not cause any harm, but sometimes H. pylori overgrowth occurs in the infected. The bacteria continue to increase and eat the stomach lining leading to chronic peptic ulcer disease and inflammation. 

Symptoms of the peptic ulcers

Many peptic ulcers do not show symptoms, these are called ‘silent ulcers’. The common symptoms include,

• Bloating, or feeling of fullness
• Heartburn
• Nausea
• Fatty foods, spicy foods, or fried foods intolerance
• Burning stomach ache
  

Some people even suffer from severe symptoms such as,

• Fainting
• Unexplained weight loss
• Changes in appetite
• Breathing trouble
• Vomiting blood
• Blood in stools
  

If you encounter any of these severe signs, make sure to visit a doctor for a thorough checkup.

To fight against the pylori infection and avoid the occurrence of peptic ulcer disease, ensure to take food supplements that have l. Reuteri strain to control the presence of the bacteria. Pylo-x is a similar food supplement containing the strain and vitamin E that helps you to live a better life by fighting the effects of pylori disease. For more information about the product, dial 833.550.6660.