Peptic ulcer- "common symptoms with their home remedies"

What is a peptic ulcer? 

A peptic ulcer is a sore in the inner lining of the stomach or upper small intestine (duodenum). When the intestine or stomach's protective layer is broken down, ulcers develop. 

The digestive juices contain hydrochloric acid and an enzyme called pepsin that can damage the intestine or stomach tissue. 

These can also injure the esophagus. There are various treatments that cure peptic ulcers the symptoms of which go away quickly.

Gastric ulcers are one form of peptic ulcers that are formed in the stomach. Those that form in the upper small intestine are called duodenal ulcers.

Types of peptic ulcer

Peptic ulcer is classified into gastric and duodenal ulcers.

•  Gastric ulcer: This affects the stomach. It is mostly located on or near the lesser curvature of the stomach.                                                                                                                    
•  Duodenal ulcer: This is located in the first 2cm of the duodenum away from the pylorus.

Signs and symptoms of peptic ulcer

Certain signs are associated with peptic ulcer and they include:

1. Burning abdominal pain: Abdominal pain that has a burning or gnawing (chewing) sensation is characteristic of a peptic ulcer. 

This pain comes as a result of the hydrochloric acid of the stomach touching the nerve endings of the stomach or the duodenum.

2. Heartburn: This is a burning sensation felt in the esophagus which is mostly due to regurgitation or reflux of acid from the stomach. This often manifests as a burning sensation around the chest region.

3. Abdominal pains 2-3hrs after food: This is usually coming up as the stomach begins to get empty. The gastric or gastric acid produced gets in direct touch with the sore surface of the stomach thereby producing pains.

4. Pain at night: Pain can also occur at night. Duodenal ulcer pain is often felt around the back while gastric ulcer pain is felt on the boundary between the abdomen and the chest (epigastric region)

5. Indigestion: Indigestion is often a common occurrence in peptic ulcers.

6. Vomiting: Vomiting and the feeling of vomit (nausea) are also very common

7. Pains relieved by antacids: Peptic ulcer pains are often relieved by taking antacid tablets or suspension. The antacid helps to dilute the effect of the gastric acid thereby bringing relief to the person.

8. Weight loss: The patient is likely to lose weight as a result of recurrent gnawing pain and vomiting or nausea.

Home remedies of peptic ulcer

There are some fruits that proved to be a great remedy for peptic ulcer. Banana, for example, has the property to lower the acidic substances in the body. 

Mix 2 or 3 bananas with a glass of milk and take the mixture 5 times every day.

1. Wood apple is very beneficial, too, taking into account that it has the same properties as a banana. Keep few leaves of wood apple in water overnight. Drain the solution and take it several times a day.

2. Daily milk consumption has proved to be a great remedy for ulcers. 2-3 glasses of warm milk taken daily will offer great relief. A few grams of castor oil mixed with warm milk are also very helpful.

3. Lemon juice or lemon extract is another natural remedy for peptic ulcer. Prepare fresh lemon juice, add a little salt and drink it daily. It helps in your digestion and is a great remedy for peptic ulcers.

There are some vegetables that proved to be very beneficial in treating peptic ulcers. For example, cabbage is often used as a natural remedy for peptic ulcer.

1. Take cabbage and cut it into small pieces and boil it in water until the constituent remains half. Add little pepper. 

Then drain it and drink the mixture 3 times every day. You can also prepare cabbage juice. Take cabbage and cut it into small pieces. Then squeeze it and drink the juice. 

It is recommended to drink it early in the morning before eating and then before every meal.

2. The leaves of drumstick have proved to be a beneficial remedy for peptic ulcer. Try to obtain a paste from 15 or 20 drumstick leaves and mix it with fresh curd. Take the paste two or three times every day.

3. Goldenseal root and slippery elm are some of the herbs that can be used successfully in the treatment of ulcers.

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