The Ulcer Symptoms

Definition of Ulcer Ulcers are sores which are formed in the lining of the stomach, just below the stomach and at the start of the small intestine in the duodenum. Some times it can form in esophagus. Generally they have size of ¼ to ¾ inch in diameter but some times they can be of 1 [...]

“Nobody should smoke cigarettes - and smoking with an ulcer is like pouring gasoline on a burning house.” Dr. Sara Murray Jordan Cigarette smoking is another major cause of ulcer formation and it causes failure in its treatment as well so here is a Quit Smoking Tip that can change your life. Do you want to quit smoking? [...]

To digest food and kill bacteria stomach produces acid. Some cells inside the lining of the stomach and duodenum produce natural mucus barrier which protects the lining of the stomach and duodenum because of this acid. Normally there is a balance between the acid made and the mucus defense barrier. If there is an alteration [...]

Oral tissue ulcers can be caused by many means. An overreaction by body’s own resistance system can also cause ulceration. Following are the factors that can provoke mouth ulcers Stress Fatigue Illness Injury from accidental biting or from excessive tooth brushing, or chewing sharp, or hard, foods Hormonal changes Menstruation Sudden Weight loss Food allergies, Foods that are known for increasing the risk of [...]

The destruction of gastric or intestinal mucosal lining of the stomach by hydrochloric acid is the main cause of peptic ulcers. The hydrochloric acid is an acid present in the digestive juices of stomach. An important role in the basis of both gastric and duodenal ulcers is the infection with the bacterium Helicobacter pylori. Contaminated [...]