Don't Worry! Here Are The Foods You Need To Consume & Avoid

 

The open sores that develop on the inner lining of the stomach and the upper intestine (duodenum) are peptic ulcers. If you have an ulcer, the most common symptom you will suffer is stomach pain. Ulcers mainly occur when gastric acid damages the lining of the digestive tract.

Peptic ulcer disease types consist of,

• Gastric ulcers: These develop on the inside of the stomach
• Duodenal ulcers: These ulcers occur on the inside of the upper part of the small intestine
  

Their common cause includes helicobacter pylori bacteria.

pylori bacteria damage the protective mucous layer of the stomach and the duodenum. This allows the acid to flow through the susceptible lining beneath. Consequently, both the acid and bacteria irritate the inside layer causing the ulcers. 

Symptoms of the peptic ulcers

pylori remains mostly asymptomatic, but sometimes the infection worsens to cause ulcers. Peptic ulcers have certain symptoms that you should consider. If you suffer any of these following symptoms, make sure to consult a doctor.

As mentioned above, the most usual symptom of peptic ulcers is stomach pain.

Other symptoms include,

• Bloating
• Nausea
• Fatty food intolerance
• Heartburn
  

Sometimes neglecting the basic symptoms of ulcers can deteriorate the condition. In that case, you might suffer,

• Change in appetite
• A feeling that you will faint
• Unexplained and sudden weight loss
• Trouble in breathing
• Blood or bloody hues in vomit and stools
  

At times, you also need to watch out for the foods you consume in your daily life. Based on your everyday food consumption, your ulcer situation might get worse or better.

Foods to avoid during peptic ulcers

There are certain foods that contain some compounds which might irritate your stomach. Some food products also increase the acid secretion of your stomach and trigger a burning ache. You need to avoid these foods at any cost.

Keep away from the following foods if you have peptic ulcer disease and you don’t want to worsen it.

• Coffee or tea
• Alcohol beverages
• Citrus fruits or tomatoes
• Any food that contains caffeine like chocolates
• Spicy foods
• Dairy products including milk
• Junk or fatty foods that are hard to digest and requires more bile secretion
  

Foods to eat for the betterment of the ulcer condition

Generally, foods that are rich in probiotics and fibers are the best options to include in your everyday diet. Other than that,

• Vegetables like red bell peppers, sweet potatoes, cabbage, cauliflower, radishes, broccoli, and carrots
• Fruits such as apples, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, and cherries
• Leafy greens, like, spinach
• Licorice
• Honey
• Turmeric
• Garlic
• Decaffeinated green tea
• Probiotic-rich foods, like yogurt, miso, kefir, kombucha, and sauerkraut.
• Olive oil and plant-based oil
  

Try to include these items in your diet at least once or twice a week along with antibiotics prescribed by your doctor. Having them simultaneously will help your ulcers heal faster.

Also take supplements daily that contain the Lactobacillus reuteri strain. These are best known to fight bacteria; hence they will also contribute to the healing of ulcers. Pylo-x is a food supplement containing Pylopass that does the job of managing the bacteria’s presence in your body and enhancing health. For more details on the products, dial 833.550.6660 or email us at info@innovatedmedpharm.com.